Monday's Two-Minute Takeaway - Fighting with God
by Steven Pawley on March 31st, 2025
From Genesis 32:1-11, 13-21v. 1-11. Jacob had a decision to make. His difficult life with Laban is finally in the past. But not all his past has been dealt with.A 20 yr. old problem of his own making must now be faced. God does that for our good. Yes, we're moving on from the past but there are still things in the past that must be confronted for us to make more progress.God let Jacob know He was ...  Read More
If You're Fighting With God, Do This Now
by Steven Pawley on March 30th, 2025
Praying isn’t always pleasant. Sometimes it’s downright painful. When it is, persist and you’ll prevail. When you wrestle with God and leave limping, you’ll be better for the experience. If you’re fighting with God in prayer, do this now...  Read More
Friday's Two-Minute Takeaway - Confrontation
by Steven Pawley on March 28th, 2025
From Genesis 31:44-55As uncomfortable as conflict is, it gives each of us an opportunity to reveal something important about our self and about others and you don’t want to miss it.Trust is the currency for strong relationships. Laban and Jacob have lost it. When selfish-ness defines one or both parties in conflict, don’t be surprised when the separation is marked by suspicion.Parting on poor term...  Read More
Wednesday's Two-Minute Takeaway - Confrontation
by Steven Pawley on March 26th, 2025
From Genesis 31:36-43 Your best defense in any verbal confrontation is a clear conscience. Laban has confronted and accused Jacob falsely. It's time to have that difficult conversation. When we act upon God’s will others might not agree with it. You can stand with confidence against complaints and accusations when you’re sure you’ve committed no offense (Acts 24:16)...  Read More
Monday's Two-Minute Takeway - Confrontation
by Steven Pawley on March 24th, 2025
Most of us don't like confrontation. But God uses it in many ways. Whether our tendency is to avoid it or embrace it confrontation reveals something important about you and others.In Gen. 31:22-35 Laban chases fleeing Jacob and they have it out! Legitimate needs conflict! When you decide to confront be sure to take Jesus with you, you'll need Him.Laban's need for respect, sense of loss, ego, and t...  Read More
The One Confrontation Question You Must Ask
by Steven Pawley on March 23rd, 2025
I don’t like confrontation, do you? As uncomfortable as conflict is, there is an opportunity to reveal something important about our self and about others and you don’t want to miss it. There is one question in confrontation you must ask... (Gen 31).  Read More
Wednesday's Two-Minute Takeaway - How Do I Know It's Time to Move On?
by Steven Pawley on March 19th, 2025
So, how do you know when it's time to move on? How can you tell if God is telling you He wants change in your life or is giving His approval to make a move? Here are seven things from the text that help discern God's will in your life....  Read More
Monday's Two-Minute Takeaway - When It's Time to Move On
by Steven Pawley on March 17th, 2025
All of us have likely experienced that feeling or painful realization that we’ve been taken advantage of. Someone isn’t what they said they were, or we’ve fallen prey to fraud. Sometimes it’s worse. We’ve given years and our best effort to someone who does not appreciate us and has only been using us all along. They’re selfish and we’re their latest victim. Now what?  Read More
When You've Been Used, Turn Here for Your Next Move
by Steven Pawley on March 16th, 2025
When you’re being taken advantage of God sees it and will reward you for doing right even when others are doing you wrong. Draw your line and look here to for your next move...  Read More
Here Is Proof of God's Existence No One Looks
by Steven Pawley on March 9th, 2025
If I were going to look for proof of God’s existence creation is a good place to start… or the conscience… God’s word is another… and certainly Jesus Christ, His claims, and Calvary But I would not look at one of the most messed up families in the biblical record. However, if you need more proof than I gave you already, Deut. 4:39 points to none other than the nation of Israel Yet, they came from a family that is a mess...  Read More
You're Not Getting Away with It
by Steven Pawley on March 2nd, 2025
I remember how expensive college was. Whatever lessons I learned came at a very high cost. Life is like that. We can learn at the school of faith. But if we choose the school of hard knocks, we’ll be paying the tuition for the rest of our lives. Your present choices guarantee future consequences.  Read More
It's Time To Get Back to God
by Steven Pawley on February 9th, 2025
For some, home is unsafe. Others are lonely, or on the run, dreaming of a better place and seeking fulfillment or reassurance out there somewhere. Each of us needs a place where we know God will meet with us. Maybe it’s time for you to get back to God.  Read More
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Monday's Two-Minute Takeaway - Fighting with God
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If You're Fighting With God, Do This Now
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A Better Measure of Worship
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You Need to Know Your One ThingWhen You're Ready to Walk AwayAre You Living on Borrowed Power?Handling The Issue that Plagues YouI'm Ashamed. Now What? Three Questions.
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Is God Breaking Your Ships?Are You Ready to Be Made Whole?Yes Good Men Fail. Now What?Are You Living Like a GrINO?
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A Better Look for YouBaggage You Weren't Meant to CarrySatan Desires to Get You AloneLooking for Help In All The Wrong Places?
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What Kind of Christian Are You?Something You Need to RememberGod's Answer to Your IneffectivenessOnly One Out of Ten Helped By Jesus Do This. Have You?
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Does Your Life Reveal God's Ultimate Truth about Himself?When You Need God to Step InLate But Not Left OutGod Can Rewrite Your Story
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A Faithful Man Who Can Find?How To Get Out of A RutThree Steps Toward Healing 1
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One Anothering Well - Welcome HomeOne Anothering Well - You Cannot Give What You Do Not HaveOne Anothering Well - Put Some Clothes OnOne Anothering Well - The Essence of Life
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God is No LoserTalking to The TroublemakersGod Hears Your Cry from "Hell"This One's Personal
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It's A MessIt's Your Call, Take ItLet's Not Complicate It
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No Arguments, Just AweIs Your Boast in Christ?Do You Practice What You Preach?A Healthy Distraction
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Between a Rock And a Hard Place?From Sucklings to ServantsAre You Prepared to Thank Jesus?Faithful is Your Only Option
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If Angels Talked About YouYou Don't Want Me to Go ThereTough Love Toward Sexual Sin
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