Today we will start a new discussion here on the Mothers of Nations Blog. I would like to examine the topic “The Power of God’s Love” because in the challenging days that we live in, it is highly important to both KNOW and EXPERIENCE the love of our Father God in our lives. It is also necessary to be equipped to share that wisdom and understanding of His love with those we meet. People today need to experience God’s love and be drawn to Him. 

The word “love” is used in so many different ways in our society today. For example, I can say that I love Red Savoy pizza. I also love warm weather. When we send emails and letters, we often sign off with the word love and then our name. In some ways the very common use of the word love may tend to dilute in our minds the true depth that embodies the fullness of God’s love.

So our question today is this:  Do we really understand or comprehend the depth and power of God's love? Paul wrote to the Ephesians in an effort to help them understand the...

Today we complete our discussion regarding “confidence” as based on our foundational Scripture of Hebrews 10:35.  If you have not read the previous three blog installments on this topic; I would encourage you to do that before moving through this final discussion.

Where does our confidence come from? We find many Scriptures that teach us about confidence and places and situations where we can gain it. In particular, let’s now look at seven sources of confidence as revealed in the Bible.

1. Confidence comes from the Lord Himself.

Proverbs 3:26 (NKJV) -- For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

Ephesians 3:12 (NKJV) -- In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.

2. Confidence results from a clear, clean conscience.

2 Corinthians 1:12 (NLT) --  We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on ...

Today we will continue our discussion of Hebrews 10:35 and the exhortation to never cast away or throw away our confidence in God and His Word. Have you thought about what can happen to us if we DO NOT hold fast and stand firm in our confidence? 

Let’s examine some “confidence destroyers” and determine if any of these have challenged our faith walk. Here are a few that I can think of – because I have personally experienced them!

• Focusing and concentrating on our limitations – This focus is completely opposite of how we should set our minds and actions! Rather, let’s think about what God and His Word has said about us. Focus on potential not inability.
• Comparing ourselves to others and their giftings – Never try to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” They never fit. Their calling is not your calling. Their purpose is not your purpose. God has all the provision and unique supply that each of us need for the destiny to which He has called us. Quit comparing!
• Listening to and meditating
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Last week we started a discussion of the verse from Hebrews 10:35 (NKJV) that says, “ Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” If you did not read through last week’s blog entry, please do that now before continuing with today’s selection. It will give you some good foundational information for our further discussion.

Let’s start by comparing a few other Bible translations of Hebrews 10:35 to expand our understanding of this verse.

NLT:  So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!

NIV:  So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

AMP: Do not, therefore, fling away your [fearless] confidence, for it has a glorious and great reward.

NASB:  Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.

ASV:  Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward.

Bottom line . . . We must HOLD ON to our confidence! Mothers of Nations, holding fast and...

For the next four weeks we will be looking at the topic of “confidence” and specifically the phrase from Hebrews 10:35 (NKJV) that says, “ Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.”

First of all, what does the word “confidence” mean? What is “confidence?”

• A quality of assurance that leads one to undertake something.
• A belief that one is able and this brings boldness and openness.
• A faith in God and in others.
• Trust or faith with a feeling of assurance.
• Synonyms: trust, belief, faith, sureness, certitude

Mothers of Nations, I believe that God is raising up a remnant of confident people! The Lord needs women leaders today that are confident in the Word, in their calling, and in their relationship with Him. In all that comes our way we need to embrace God and allow Him to firmly establish confidence in our lives. Standing on Philippians 1: 6a, we can trust and believe that “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you wi...

Last week we started our discussion of the gifts we could bring to the Stable of Jesus this Christmas Season. If you did not read that entry, I would suggest you do that first before moving on to this conclusion of the topic.

In approaching this coming Christmas we are taking time to consider what Christmas is truly about to us as Jesus followers. One tradition of this season is gift giving to others, but have we considered what gifts we could bring to Jesus, the true Reason for this Season?

What gifts could we offer to the One who came to save us and bring us eternal life? Last week we talked about the Gift of Gratitude and the Gift of Laughter / Joy. Today we will discuss three more gifts of value.

The Gift of Serving

Ephesians 2: 10 (NLT) -- For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.

Mothers of Nations, I am sure many of you serve the Body of Christ and others already. But are there other ways t...

Mothers of Nations, as we approach this coming Christmas, let’s take some time to consider what Christmas is truly about to us as Jesus followers. One tradition of this season is gift giving and probably most of us are already thinking about (or purchasing) gifts for those that we love and appreciate.

But have you considered what gifts we could bring to Jesus? What gifts could we offer to the One who came to save us and bring us eternal life? Today and next week let’s discuss five specific gifts that each of us could give throughout this Christmas season.

The Gift of Gratitude

The word gratitude is most simply defined as the state of being grateful and giving without recompense or return. One wonderful example of gratefulness is exhibited from the life of Bible character Ruth.

Ruth 2: 10-13 (NLT) -- ¹⁰ Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. “What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.” ¹¹ “Yes, I know,” Boaz replied. “But I also know about ...

Mothers of Nations, last week we started a discussion on the power of God’s TOUCH. If you did not read last week’s entry, please do that now before continuing with today’s conclusion of the topic. Not only is God’s TOUCH intimate, personal, and powerful, but it is also transforming.

The definition of the word transform is this: to alter the form or appearance of, to change the nature of, to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of.

Transform means to be changed completely. When Jesus TOUCHES or CONNECTS with people, how are they transformed? What are some of the ways that they are changed completely?

1. Jesus transforms the sick and the diseased.

Let’s look at Matthew 8: 1-4, 14-15 (NLT)  Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. ² Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” ³ Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” ...

We all know that we have five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Each one of our senses is important and each serves specific purposes. But for our devotional entries over the next two weeks, I would like to focus on the sense of TOUCH.

The dictionary defines the verb TOUCH as coming into or being in contact with. The dictionary definition for the noun TOUCH is an act of touching someone or something.

So most simply, TOUCH is like a CONNECTION. Can you imagine not being able to connect or touch other people or other things? Just think about all the things we touch every day. We touch objects, clothes, phones, etc. We touch people with handshakes, an embrace, a pat on the back, a baby in our arms, etc. We can also “touch” people with compassion, help, encouragement, etc.

Mothers of Nations, TOUCH is part of our everyday life, isn’t it?

Looking back at the Old Testament for a moment, we find that God did not want the Israelites to touch certain things. For example, Scri...

Mothers of Nations, are you enjoying our current topic “Don’t Despise Small Beginnings?”  I certainly have gained much insight as I studied and prepared these weekly blog entries for you.

Today we will finish our discussion with several concluding thoughts. First, let’s look at several examples from the Word of others who faced small beginnings or took small actions.

•  The widow in the temple. Her sacrifice was the key to this small act being great. Mark 12: 41-44 -- ⁴¹ Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. ⁴² Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. ⁴³ Jesus called His disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. ⁴⁴ For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”
•  Mary anointed the feet of Jesus. Her small desire to a...