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Discover How God Conquers Hearts
Armies have always used weapons to fuel their conquests. But today on Discover the Word, we’ll see how God conquers hearts with His love. God’s “weapons” and ways are different than our ways, and that’s always for the better. Join us for the start of a new series in Psalm 46, “A Mighty Fortress,” when […]
Look Again and Think
Do not worry about your life… —Matthew 6:25
A warning which needs to be repeated is that “the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches,” and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline…
The Last Word
One day during a university philosophy class, a student made some inflammatory remarks about the professor’s views. To the surprise of the other students, the teacher thanked him and moved on to another comment. When he was asked later why he didn’t respond to the student, he said, “I’m practicing the discipline of not having to have the last word.”
This teacher loved and honored God, and he wanted to embody a humble spirit as he reflected this love. His words remind me of another Teacher—this one from long ago, who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes. Although not addressing how to…
How Do We Cultivate Good Habits?
There are plenty of bad habits out there. Biting our nails, cracking our knuckles. But how do we cultivate good habits? Well, today on Discover the Word, join the team as they conclude a two-week series with author Kim Cash Tate. It’s all about turning a lifestyle of intimacy with God from an idea, into […]
What Will Carry You Through Difficult Times?
They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going! But what do we do when hard times go on and on? What can carry us through those prolonged difficult times? Today on Discover the Word, we’ll answer this difficult question with the help of author Kim Cash Tate. Find the strength to carry […]
Discover How To Follow And Cling To God’s Leading
When the world says “go right,” God might say “turn left.” But how do we learn to follow and “Cling” to God even when He’s leading us against the wisdom of the world? Well, find out today on Discover the Word, when author Kim Cash Tate rejoins the team for another conversation.
God of Life
A few winters ago, my hometown experienced an unusually long blast of bone-chilling temperatures that finally gave way to the warmer weather of spring. For two weeks straight, the outside thermometer dipped well below the sub-zero degree mark (-15 C; 5 F).
On one particularly bitter cold morning, the sound of chirping birds broke the silence of night. Dozens, if not hundreds, sang their hearts out. If I didn’t know any better, I could have sworn the little creatures were crying out to their Creator to please warm things up!
Bird experts tell us that the multitude of birdsongs we hear during…
Fix Your Eyes On What God Can Do
Where we are weak, God is strong! And today on Discover the Word, author Kim Cash Tate helps us overcome our natural tendency to focus on what we can’t do, to fix our eyes on what God can do! She’s at the table with the rest of the team today on Discover the Word!
Am I Looking To God?
Do we expect God to come to us with His blessings and save us? He says, “Look to Me, and be saved . . . .” The greatest difficulty spiritually is to concentrate on God, and His blessings are what make it so difficult. Troubles almost always make us look to God, but His blessings tend to divert our attention elsewhere. The basic lesson of the Sermon on the Mount is to narrow all your interests until your mind, heart, and body are focused on Jesus Christ. “Look to Me . . . .”
Recall What God Remembers
Am I as spontaneously kind to God as I used to be, or am I only expecting God to be kind to me? Does everything in my life fill His heart with gladness, or do I constantly complain because things don’t seem to be going my way? A person who has forgotten what God treasures will not be filled with joy. It is wonderful to remember that Jesus Christ has needs which we can meet— “Give Me a drink” (John 4:7). How much kindness have I shown Him in the past week? Has my life been a good reflection on His reputation?
Promises, Promises
My youngest daughter and I have a game we call “Pinchers.” When she goes up the stairs, I’ll chase her and try to give her a little pinch. The rules are that I can only pinch her (gently, of course!) when she’s on the stairs. Once she’s at the top, she’s safe. Sometimes, though, she’s not in the mood to play. And if I follow her up the stairs, she’ll sternly say, “No pinchers!” I’ll respond, “No pinchers. I promise.”
Now, that promise may seem a little thing. But when I do what I say, my daughter begins to understand something…
My Help!
For decades the renowned Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has blessed multitudes through their soul-refreshing gospel songs. One example is their recording from Psalm 121 titled “My Help.”
Psalm 121 begins with a personal confession of faith in the Lord who brought all things into existence, and He was the source of the psalmist’s help (vv. 1–2). Just what did this mean? Stability (v. 3), around-the-clock care (3-4), constant presence and protection (vv. 5–6), and preservation from all kinds of evil for time and eternity (vv. 7–8).
Taking their cues from Scripture, God’s people through the ages have identified the Lord as their source…
How Can Your Story Be Used By God?
What’s the most amazing testimony you’ve ever heard? Is yours pretty amazing? Well, today on Discover the Word, join the team to see how your story can be used by God to bring others to Him. It’s part of their series with author Kim Cash Tate called “Cling.” Listen today on Discover the Word!
Vision and Darkness
Whenever God gives a vision to a Christian, it is as if He puts him in “the shadow of His hand” (Isaiah 49:2). The saint’s duty is to be still and listen. There is a “darkness” that comes from too much light-that is the time to listen. The story of Abram and Hagar in Genesis 16 is an excellent example of listening to so-called good advice during a time of darkness, rather than waiting for God to send the light. When God gives you a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will bring the vision He has given you to reality in your life if you will wait on His timing. Never try to help God fulfill His word.
Discover How God Satisfies Your Deepest Longings
When someone’s lost at sea, they’re surrounded by nothing but water! But none of it will satisfy their thirst. And today on Discover the Word, we’ll see how when we’re adrift on the sea of life, there’s only one way to quench our spiritual thirst and it can’t be found in our surroundings. Find out […]
