Author Archives: yolandashanks
Demonstrating a Spirit of Humility -Part 8
May 23, 2013
How precious in the sight of God, are the taken opportunities when we walk obediently in a spirit of humility. Continue reading
An Appointed Time…
May 9, 2013
Now, there is no doubt in my mind that you can agree with me when I say, that there are some subject matters that we would prefer not to think about nor deal with until we have too. Possibly one of those subject matters for you is that of physical death; with that said you should know that it is not my goal to cause you pain, nor is it my desire to initiate a panic, but it is my hope that you will began to seriously think about eternity. Continue reading
Will You Surrender All?
May 2, 2013
In life there are moments of alarm, immense struggle, and times when we feel as though we have reached our breaking points, but today we have been presented with the solution! Continue reading
Be Careful Who You Obtain Counsel From…
April 25, 2013
Before making some decisions we must take into consideration many factors, such as: time pressures, open stakes, and the consequences (in other words: the cost and the benefits of that decision). Continue reading
Even Our Tears Are Precious To God!
March 11, 2013
I am certain that most of us would agree that our tears are something very intimate and delicate, and so often we try to hide them from the view of others. But, here we are given a quick reminder that nothing is hidden from God, for He is Omniscient (all-knowing) and the bible tells us that God cares so much for us that He has collected (saved) that which is cherished, private, and fragile. Continue reading
Compelled to talk about God?
February 25, 2013
Have you noticed that each time you try to blend in with the crowd, there is a spotlight which seemingly shines from within, like a burning fire, drawing you from amongst the ordinary into the EXTRA-ORDINARY? Continue reading
A Claim of Inadvertent Error (Part 7)
February 7, 2013
Have you ever asked someone to charge an error to your head and not to your heart? Continue reading
Assuming Responsibility for Another (6)
January 28, 2013
Reality: It wasn’t until I had the indwelling presence of God’s Holy Spirit living within me that I was even willing to, or had a desire to surrender or sacrifice myself wholeheartedly to the cause of another beyond my immediate family. Continue reading
An Endeavor of Atonement (Part 5)
January 21, 2013
Continuing from our last lesson, we now find Abigail both beyond the point of hearing the message from the young servant and gathering together her peace offering; she is now in route on what we can consider her mission of atonement. Continue reading
Knowing When & How to React (Part 4)
January 8, 2013
Have you ever been in that place where things are going really well? You know, the sun is shinning, birds are chirping, and every task you place your hands toward seems to be utterly blessed. Then all of a sudden out of thin air, a message of bad news enters into your hearing, your blue skies seem to start turning gray, and instead of hearing birds chirping, the tune begins to turn to one of those old black and white movie suspense melodies? Continue reading
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