Category: Issue 01
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Confidence Before God
by Scarlett Stough The scriptures encourage us to put our confidence in God (1 John 3:21; 5:14; Proverbs 3:26). God will hear and answer those prayers which are according to His will. His will is always for our good (Romans 8:28-31). We are promised: “In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and…
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My God Cares for Me
By Nancy Vandemark I am amazed how God shows, even in little ways, how he cares for me. I have tried through the years to be a relatively good keeper of the physical temple God has blessed me with (1 Corinthians 16:19). But through the years, the giving in to dietary temptations too many times,…
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The Strength of My Life
Psalm 27:1-3, 14 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp…
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Learn to Fear God
by Scarlett Stough 1. Genesis Chapters 1-3. Why did Adam and Eve become afraid? 2. Genesis 26:24. Who or what is our best defense against living in fear? 3. Matthew 10:26-31; Luke 12:5-32. What did Jesus teach about fear? 4. Romans 11:17-23; Hebrews 4:1; I Peter 2:15-17. What are some benefits of appropriate fear? 5.…
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Do Not Be Afraid
By Scarlett Stough Fear entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed the Creator God (Genesis 3). They were given responsibility to tend the earth and manage its resources. They were warned on the penalty of death away from eating of one particular tree—all the others were available. They did not resist the temptation and…