
The mustard seed is an invasive species – a plant that replaces the ordinary with itself, a different plant.
Faith, like a mustard seed, replaces the ordinary with itself, the extraordinary. How do you grow that mustard seed of faith?
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- PedestalsThink of someone you admire. It could be for any number if reasons. Despite his great accomplishments, “Elijah was a human being, even as we are” (James 5:17a). The Christians of the New Testament days looked up to Elijah. They placed him on a pedestal just as we often do with people we admire. PriscillaContinue reading “Pedestals”
- Persevere Towards the GoalHow do we attain the powerful faith of Elijah? According to Priscilla Shirer in her Bible study, Elijah: Faith and Fire, we purposely persevere through whatever physical and spiritual battles arise in our path with our eyes always on the goal of following God’s will. Our faith will grow along the way. “The process ofContinue reading “Persevere Towards the Goal”
- Are We Willing?When you think of the story of Elijah, do you, like me, think of the spiritual battle of two alters that took place on Mount Carmel? If you don’t know the story, click this link to read it. https://bible.com/bible/111/1ki.18.19-39.NIV Was Elijah blessed with instant faith from birth without going through any trials to learn it?Continue reading “Are We Willing?”
- The AmbassadorshipWhat is my reputation? What do people think when they hear my name? Do I declare with my mouth that God reigns? Does the way I live my life say the same thing as my mouth? I just watched the first video lesson for Priscilla Shirer’s Bible study Elijah: Faith and Fire and wow! AfterContinue reading “The Ambassadorship”