God wants to guide you on your life journey, but do you know how to discern His direction? “Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” —Galatians 5:25, NLT How do you separate what God is saying to you from all the other distracting …
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25185 Cultivate 10 Attitudes Aligned with God’s Supreme Authority
Cultivating attitudes that reflect God’s supreme authority is essential for believers seeking to align their hearts and lives with His sovereign will. The following ten attitudes—rooted in Scripture and exemplified by Christ—guide believers to foster a deeper relationship with God and reflect His glory in every aspect of life. Humility: Not Pridefulness Humility aligns with …
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25184 Embrace Your Three-fold Relationship with God
Many believers tend to view their relationship with God in a narrow way, often seeking only His protection, blessings, or comfort, much like a child asking a parent for gifts. This limited perspective distorts their expectations and overlooks the full sovereignty of who God truly is. God is not just a loving Father; He is …
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25183 Eight Ways God’s Providence Impacts Our Lives
1. You Are Created for God’s Purpose 1.1. Crafted with God’s care “Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” —Isaiah 43:7 ➢ You were created explicitly for God’s glory. Every aspect of your life—work, relationships, decisions—can reflect His greatness. Consider how your daily choices …
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25182 Five Characteristics of God’s Sovereignty
1. God Rules Over All Creation “How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is none like you; there is no God besides you!” —2 Samuel 7:22 1.1. God Made the Universe “All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.” —John 1:3 [Genesis 1:1, …
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25181 Seeing God’s Sovereignty Overview
Welcome to this transformative Bible study, Seeing God’s Sovereignty. Imagine standing at the edge of a vast ocean, waves crashing with purpose and power. This is a picture of God’s sovereignty—His unmatched power to rule over all creation—and His providence, the tender, intentional care that directs every detail of our lives toward achieving His divine …
21013 Biblica NIV Bible
Biblica publishes and distributes the Bible in more than 70 languages. The ministry sponsored the popular English translation, the New International Version (NIV). The following resources are available on the Biblica website (external link). Online NIV Bible Read or listen to the Bible online with over 40 contemporary translations available. Search NIV Bible You can …
93101 Forever Loved Ministry Overview
See Forever Loved Main Menu Mary and Friends have journeyed from living an exemplary-looking Christian life to living deeply right and full of life. They want you to come to an entirely new understanding of how God created you to be brimming with His life and overflowing with His love. All of their resources are …
93915 Children of the Nations
Raising Children Who Transform Nations Through Holistic Care Our Mission Children of the Nations (COTN) is a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing holistic care for orphaned and destitute children in poverty-stricken areas of the world. Founded in 1995 by Chris and Debbie Clark, who began with a trip to Sierra Leone inspired by a …
93940 Indopartners Agency
Making disciples by reaching Indonesian unreached people groups for Christ. Our Mission Indopartners Agency is a 501(c)(3) faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission in Indonesia. Founded in 2004 with roots back to 2000, we build networks of ministry partners in the USA and Indonesia to reach the 130 unreached people groups. Millions …