Don’t Fear or Be Afraid Today’s blog is by George Stahnke with Renewal ministries of Colorado Springs. © 2003 George Stahnke. Renewal Ministries of Colorado Springs ~ www.renewalcs.org Used by permission. Today I want to speak to you on the subject of fear. There are many reasons for fear. Fear can be a normal expression
Read MoreRecognizing Clues to Greater Intimacy Excerpted from God’s Design for Community Online Course, available at a discount for a limited time. Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves— look out for each other’s interests and not just for your own. Philippians 2:3–4 CJB Imagine you
Read MoreGet 50+ ways to express gratitude to ministry partners An attitude of gratitude is very important to the Lord (Luke 17:11-19, 2 Tim. 3:2). It is so critical that, without it, most will be doomed to struggle financially. God responds to a grateful heart. Giving thanks to Him is mentioned at least 125 times in
Read MoreThis truth about how God sees you can help you overcome fear. I Am Not Afraid Because God Is With Me Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah
Read MoreJesus’ Name: Stone that the Builders Rejected Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’ Matthew 21:42 (ESV) Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart
Read MoreResources to Strengthen Your Relationships Every month we give free resources that are only available to our newsletter subscribers. Last month we gave a free eBook, Prevent Burnout. In April, we are giving two proven self-assessments: One will help you determine how you might be harming your relationships. The other helps you evaluate how you
Read MoreAccording to research done by www.happydonors.com, more than half of first-time donors never give again. What a tragic loss! You can change the statistics. People who give you one-time gifts are the best candidates for long-term partnership. When someone sends a one-time gift, here are some ideas we’ve both used, and seen God honor. Try to
Read MoreCheck out this music video I created with the song “The Holy One is Here” sung by Kelly Wilkerson. It has pictures of Colorado nature.
Read MoreConsider how well you are applying spiritual resources when you are struggling with stress. Take this self-assessment and use this scale to indicate your responses. 1 = Hardly ever, 2 = Occasionally, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Nearly always ____ 1. I consciously choose to put my trust in God and in His
Read MoreHow is your year starting off? How can I serve you this year? Relationship Resources Released Five Books Last Year Battlefield Strategies for Every Believer, a practical guide to spiritual warfare. The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises. This devotional has 365 daily reminders of God’s faithfulness. The Surprising Joy Journal III. A daily journal
Read MoreThe Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness Have you lived with broken promises, wondering who you can trust? The Bible is filled with hundreds of promises you can claim for your life. Discover 365 reminders of God’s promises and faithfulness–something for any situation you may face. In as little as
Read MoreI pray your Christmas is blessed as you worship your King! God’s Name: King of Kings On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16 NIV From 2031 Names of God: Transform Your Life as You Get to Know God in New Ways Merry Christmas!
Read MoreGod’s Promise: I Can Depend on God’s Everlasting Arms to Be under Me The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy. Deuteronomy 33:27 ESV Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises: 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness Steps on
Read MoreHere are some Christmas 2014 Gift Ideas I trust your month is going well. It’s hard to believe it is only ten days until Christmas. Are you ready? If not, here are some unique gifts you can get, but you need to order them soon! New resources available this month You can get samples and
Read MoreThe Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness Have you lived with broken promises, wondering who you can trust? The Bible is filled with hundreds of promises you can claim for your life. Discover 365 reminders of God’s promises and faithfulness–something for any situation you may face. In as little as
Read MoreFriends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of
Read MoreThe eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy. Deuteronomy 33:27 ESV Excerpted from: The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises: 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness. Get a 33% discount with the code at the bottom of this page Steps
Read MoreDefine Conflict Every person who has been in ministry for any length of time has experienced conflict. A church or ministry is as susceptible to conflict as any other group. No matter how much you and others in your ministry want to serve God and advance his kingdom, you’re still affected by the fall, which
Read MorePraise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! Psalm 117:1–2 ESV Excerpted from: The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises: 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness. Steps on Your Journey to Embrace God’s Faithfulness: What a
Read MoreFocus on what is positive in your life When we’re stressed, we often focus on the negatives in our lives. We need to learn to appreciate what we have, rather than always wanting more. Make a list of all the good things in your life right now. They can be big things like getting a
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