Nikao (verb)/nik-ah'-o/ (Greek) To conquer, triumph, overcome, to be victorious
Many times when life deals me a losing hand, I just want to lay in the bed under all my covers until it’s time for my hand to be dealt again. I would rather not deal with the tests, trials and temptations of the world. I would rather turn a blind eye to it and…
When starting anything new, there comes the complete gamut of self-discipline. Maintaining new ventures like dieting, exercising and even starting a new relationship brings new additions and subtractions to life that may not have been in the original plan. Lately, the Ketogenic diet has spurred my newest life change. I’ve been on this new wave…
I used to think when Jesus comes back for us, and we see Him at our appointed judgment time, I would say sorry and hope that would be good enough for a heavenly entrance. But, there is something about freedom in Christ that gives me doubtless entrance into heaven, and now I can’t wait to…
Recently, as I looked through my notes to prepare for the weekly upload on this blog, I ran across this #oldiebutgoodie post I never shared… The NFL tops the list for my favorite games to watch. This year, while watching the Super Bowl LI, I had no stock in either the New England Patriots or…
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“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NIV) “The most important one (commandment),” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord…
There are always decisions to be made – going or staying, spending or saving, harboring or letting go. To make correct decisions, we can make all the pros and cons lists in the world, ask everyone for their opinion and sleep on it for many nights, but when it comes down to it, we must…
The media has been saturated with how some well-known teachers only teach about a life of prosperity as children of God. John Piper calls it a formula that these teachers create for their listeners that include how fasting, praying and tithing will allow you to gain the prosperity hoped for. However, what these teachers are…
Father, I thank You for sending Your son to die for me and because I confessed with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, my name is written in the Book of Life. I pray that you would increase my knowledge on how to use the gifts You have given me to glorify You and love…
I had a recent dream where I was on my bike, riding through a pretty rough, crime-stricken neighborhood. While riding, I noticed I shared the space with many material things that could have made me an easy target to rob or even kill. I had so many things on my bike that I even had…
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NIV) “The most important one (commandment),” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart…
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