“Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” ~Jesus
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …
Tag Archives: Courage
“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.” ~Jesus
There is a great conundrum around the issue of fear. God says that I should fear Him and that I …
“You are the man!” ~Nathan
God gives strength to his people. He enables them to be courageous through his gift of faith. God proves himself …
Can we have courage in our prayers?
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
“You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day.” ~King David
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
Fear — Should I be afraid of natural phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes?
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
“Courage! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …
“Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …
Is faithfulness encouragement to be trustworthy?
I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it …
“Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
If Peter was anything, he was nothing but bold. But it seems that he was also always asking for …
“If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you.” ~Jesus
Jesus has a way he wants us to follow to work out our grievances against one another. If I am …
It tickles Him to no end: A Poem
There are times that I seem to know what I am doing. Some times, not all times. There are other …
“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage ; I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus
Difficulties are a natural part of the world. Jesus brings me peace and offers courage. In fact, Jesus promised us …
"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." ~~Winston Churchhill
Jesus challenges me to have courage and to not be afraid. That is God’s goal for me, every day. I …
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” ~Jesus
99 out of 100 things I worry about never happen. And yet, I continue to be afraid. Jesus is ever …
Jesus leads us as the new pioneer of supernatural faith and courage.
God got everything started. Everything came from Him. His word made it all happen. He is also the one who …
“Everything is going to be all right. Take courage. Be strong.” ~God to Daniel
Daniel saw something that created massive fear in his life. He fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the …
"I made you. I don’t make mistakes." ~~God
I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …
“Build up his courage.” ~God to Moses
God wants us to build up courage in others. We all get discouraged and we hear our friends express it …
Will I take a risk and have more courage for Jesus?
To admit that I have a new heart and a glory from God, to begin to let it be unveiled …
Is there any mistake about it? Nothing is impossible with God!
When God brings about what is otherwise impossible, there can be no mistake that God did it. It is easy …
What happens when we live God’s way and not ours?
How often do we try to force our way in the processes that the world normally uses. Sheer determination. We’ll …
I must move with Jesus. He ROCKS and is my rock. Are you with me?
I want more supernatural courage. That kind of faith is growing and I thirst for it. Do you? I want …
The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus is …..
The problem with putting it all on the line for Jesus… is that it might not work out. The problem …
“I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.” ~King David
Now here is a good word. What should I do? I should seek Jesus with my whole heart. David knew …
What is Jesus saying to me today that requires supernatural courage?
There were two who walked on water. Jesus wasn’t the only one. Peter had supernatural courage. Jesus said one word. …
Will I keep my eye on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me?
I need to keep my eyes on the goal that Jesus the Messiah has for me. I want all that God has for …
“A man of courage is also full of faith.” ~Marcus Tullius Cicero.
We all need more courage. We should pray to be bolder. What does it take for more courage in our …
“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
Work is a good thing. It isn’t always easy. Some days it is painful. With courage we can see the …
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – e e cummings
Much of life is about courage. Jesus calls us to a life of boldness, inspired by the Holy Spirit. We …
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ~~Nelson Mandela
We all are afraid. We all need more courage. God gives us the courage to go on. Jesus says to …
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin
Now is the time for a courage assessment. Jesus challenges us to be bold. Are we up to the challenge? …
“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” ~John Wayne
Fear is real. Courage is about having faith and overcoming the fear. Courage is being scared to death and saddling …
“Give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message.” ~Apostle Peter
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
“We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” ~Ronald Reagan
There is nothing wrong with simplicity. In fact, there is a lot right with it. Simplicity, however, should not be …
"Stand in line and take your turn." ~~Jesus
Jesus had been pretty busy. He took a trip to a new area thinking he could get away for a …
"We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fear can overtake us. Anxiety challenges our ability and attitude. Some days it is like a flood. Fear can be …
Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage
Some great observations about Nelson Mandela. Truly a man of great courage. Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and …
Are you thinking about 2015? Think bold. Aim big.
Are you thinking about 2015? Most of us are. Think bold. Just because I didn’t achieve everything I wanted to …
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult" ~~Seneca
We need courage. We need to be bold. Life is difficult. There are challenges everyday. Today is the day. It …
“But take heart! I have conquered the world.” ~~Jesus
Many days, there is a whole lot of worrying going on. Fear can cripple. How many times does God come …
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~~Elmer Davis
Freedom is core to who we are. We all long for freedom. It takes courage. It is not for the …
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~~Billy Graham
There is something about being courageous. Others take notice. Others will act as well. Just ask Martin Luther King, Jr., …
More boldness and fearless confidence!!! Peter walked on the water to Jesus.
We marvel that Jesus walked on water. What He did was stunning. Afterwards the disciples worshiped Him. We need to …
“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus
Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …
All who wander are not lost. Israel knew how to get to the promised land. They didn’t have the courage to go.
Wandering around is not a sign you are lost. In your heart, you probably know where God wants you to …
"Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole." ~~Jesus
With faith comes a risk. “What if ….”, we think. What if God doesn’t answer.What if we look silly. We …
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …
