Tagged: God’s promises

  • Strong in Persecution
    Friday, August 24th, 2018     Sherry Carter     Start the Conversation

    Photo by Stephen Walker on Unsplash Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Blessed (loved and favored by God) are they (the ones) which are persecuted (pursued with continued acts of hostility)  for righteousness' sake (because of a heart right with God, faith in God, and actions pleasing to God) for theirs is the kingdom (royal power and dignity) of heaven (eternal and consummately perfect region where… Read More

  • 4 Truths for Hope in the Desert
    Friday, August 7th, 2015     Sherry Carter     21 Comments

    "I am with you and will watch over you wherever  you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will   not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."  When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought,  "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it." Genesis 28:15-16 Jacob found himself in the desert. I'm sure he settled down for the night near an… Read More

  • Four Promises: Hope In the Desert
    Saturday, December 6th, 2014     Sherry Carter     2 Comments

    "I am with you and will watch over you wherever  you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will   not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."  When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought,  "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it." Genesis 28:15-16 Water in the desert...hope...That's what Jacob needed. He fled for his life - his brother,… Read More