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Man Aims for Success in New Year's Resolutions by Greg Miller
A man takes aim for greater success with his New Year's resolutions.
Character and Reputation by Ken Barnes
We often worry about our reputation more than we should, rather than being concerned with a clean conscience which produces godly character.
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! by Ken Barnes
As we look forward to 2019, what does it tell us at the end of the Book? It reveals to us that Jesus is coming soon and what our response should be.
Should Christians Try to Make the World a Better Place? by Max Aplin
Some Christians put too much emphasis on making the world a better place, but this is at the price of downplaying peopleïs need for salvation. Other Christians put too little emphasis on making the world a better place, but this is at the price of lacking love and hindering evangelism.
CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY by Lupie Riley
We can have Christmas every day if we have Christ in our lives.
God's Word Will Never Fail If You Believe by Ngozi Nwoke
Have you received any promise from God or His word and you are yet to see the fulfillment of it? Don't be discouraged for it shall surely come to pass, though it tarries be rest assured that it will be fulfilled in your life. However, you need to believe till you receive it. This article emphasizes the truth that God's word will never fail if you will choose to believe Him.
What Are You Running With-An Ambition or a Vision? by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you desire to excel, succeed and prosper in what you are doing by the end of this year? Is your quest to fulfill your own desire hindering the fulfillment of God's desire in your life? Many times we put our ambitions ahead of our God given vision or assignment. Unfortunately, you will never be your best pursuing your desires, nor will they be accepted by God. This article encourages you to pursue God's plan for you rather than your ambition because of your love for Him.
Turn Those Prayer Request To Thanksgiving by Ngozi Nwoke
Have you been praying and it's as if your prayers are not being answered? This can depress or discourage one if one is not grounded in God's love and word. It's time to switch to thanksgiving and praise for a change of story. This article encourages you to switch over to thanksgiving in anticipation for speedy answers to your prayer requests.
Citizens of Heaven by Ken Barnes
Paul wrote these words from a Roman prison. He found a way of framing all his life experiences, good or bad, by his vision for heaven that furthered the Gospel of Christ.
REASON FOR THE SEASON by Lupie Riley
The gift of Salvation came into the world by the baby named Jesus one Christmas morning 2,000 years ago.
Dross by Ken Barnes
For every Christian, there is a testing process. Similar to the purification of silver the process involves fire, expressed in our lives as trials. Though the process is never pleasant, in the end, it produces the âpeaceful fruit of righteousnessâ (Hebrews 12:11).
"I've Been Robbed" by Steve Countryman
Having Done All, Stand by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you feel you've done all and you want to quit? No, it's not time to quit but time to stand. When you have done all, the next thing to do is to remain standing. As long as you are standing, you will not be defeated. This article urges you to keep standing when you have done all you know to do.
If You Love Meâ by Susan Hanson
Several years ago there seemed to be a rash of blogs, sermons, devotionals and articles appearing just about everywhere in relation to the seemingly harmless things we enjoy that can easily become idols in our hearts. This was a good thing because most of us tend to overlook such things â" at least in ourselves. After all, weâre not hurting anyone are we? Maybe not, but we are undermining our relationship with God.

Something else, equally as serious as idols in our hearts, has come to my attention many times recently in various settings. This is the story of the most severe of these encounters from just last month.
GIFT OF LOVE by Lupie Riley
Love came into the world that Christmas eve wrapped in a blanket. This child grew up to be the worlds, Savior and coming King. His name is Jesus.
God Is Still on the Throne by Ken Barnes
Many things happen in this life that seems to be incomprehensible. Christian die seemingly too young in what appears to be in the midst of their usefulness. Occurrences transpire that do not look to fulfill Godâs purposes, yet God is still on the throne.
Is It Cheese? by Sarah Fehr
Sometimes even a hunk of moldy cheese can convict our spirit.
The Fear of Death by Ken Barnes
Many of us live in bondage to many things in this life. Ultimately, there is one great fear owned and propagated by the devil. There is no greater slavery than the fear of death.
IDOL'S by Lupie Riley
Do we have idol's in our life. When obsessions take the place of God they become idol's.
Praise-An Act Of Faith In God Almighty by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you believe in God Almighty? If you do, then you should be a praiser of God. Praising God is an act of faith in God and His ability to do what He said He will do. If you believe, you will praise the Lord. This article emphasizes the need for you to praise the Father as a believing Christian.
Praise As A Life Style Is What You Need At This Time by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you know that life without praise unto God is a disaster? Praise unto the Lord is the solution for the challenges of life at this time. As such, making praise a life style is absolutely a wise decision. This article emphasizes the need to be praising the Father as a lifestyle.
The Holy Spirit-My Closest Friend And Guide by Ngozi Nwoke
Who is your closest friend or guide? We all have friends but they are not all on the same level of friendship, some are closer than others and one is closer than the rest. However, there is a personality that is closer to me than any friend that I may ever have, and He is the Holy Spirit. In this article I will be sharing more on the Holy Spirit as my closest friend and guide.
Ultimate Helper-My Help Is From The Lord Who Made Heaven And Earth by Ngozi Nwoke
Where do you first run to when you need help? Where you run to first to get help shows where your faith lies. It is important that you go first to the one who is truly capable to help you out. This article is aimed at directing you to the ultimate Helper.
Do It All Because You Love The Lord by Ngozi Nwoke
Are you serving God because you love Him or is there another reason behind your service? Every service has a reward but the question is, "What reward will it be and who will give it?" Many Christians are diligently serving in the kingdom but they will not be rewarded by God because they are not doing it because they love the Lord. This article encourages you to do all you do because you love the Lord.
You Must Not Draw Back On Your Faith by Ngozi Nwoke
Have you ever quit on your faith because you felt that the present circumstance is more than you can handle? Many times Christians draw back on their faith before they receive the answers to their prayers; unfortunately, this act displeases God. This article encourages you to hold on to your faith till the end to receive your heart desire.
Signs And Wonders-Products Of Teaching And Preaching The Word Of God by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you desire signs and wonders to be done through your hands? This is a good desire; however there are certain things that you need to do to see the manifestation of signs and wonders in your life. This article tells you one of such things, which is teaching and preaching the word of God.
Deriving Joy From The Word Of God by Ngozi Nwoke
Do you know that the word of God is a major source of Joy to your soul? Every word of the Lord received never leaves you the same. A word from Him daily keeps you going all through the day. This article encourages you to go for the joy from the word of the Almighty God.
HOPE THE SUSTAINER OF LIFE by Lupie Riley
Hope is the sustainer of life, without it darkness and despair take over.
The Chief of All Sinners by Ken Barnes
The great evangelist, the Apostle Paul, viewed himself as the chief of all sinners. Identification with the transgressor will lead many to Christ.
The Importance of Dreams and Visions by Rochelle Arnold
Over and over again you will find in the Bible that God communicated to people through dreams and visions. Daniel was a prophet who was able to interpret dreams and understand all kinds of literature and learning. (Daniel 1:17) Joseph had an angel appear in his dream warning him to take the baby Jesus and his mother to Egypt to escape Herodâs plan to kill the child. (Matthew 2:13) The Lord also appeared to king Solomon during the night in a dream and invited him to ask for whatever he wanted. Solomon consequently asked for wisdom with discernment to distinguish between right and wrong in order to make good decisions. Over and over again you will find in the Bible that God communicated to people through dreams and visions. Daniel was a prophet who was able to interpret dreams and understand all kinds of literature and learning. (Daniel 1:17) Joseph had an angel appear in his dream warning him to take the baby Jesus and his mother to Egypt to escape Herodâs plan to kill the child. (Matthew 2:13) The Lord also appeared to king Solomon during the night in a dream and invited him to ask for whatever he wanted. Solomon consequently asked for wisdom with discernment to distinguish between right and wrong in order to make good decisions.
In the book of Job we are told that God speaks, though no one perceives it, in a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they slumber in their beds. (Job 33:14) Finally in the last days God promises to pour out his Spirit on all people. Men and women will prophesy, see visions, and dream dreams; both young and old will experience this outpouring of Godâs Spirit. (Joel 2:28) With all that being said, you may be able to see how important dreams are to us as a key way in which the Father speaks to us.
So, since dreams are incredibly significant, we must be able to understand symbolism. I interpret my dreams and visions on a regular basis with the help of a biblical based resource. I use Ira Milliganâs book, Understanding the Dreams You Dream, but there are other books out there that are available. I must stress that it is imperative to use a resource that is Christian and biblical based otherwise you may end up with a New Age book that interprets symbols in a whole other way. It is the difference between the Spirit of God and the spirit of divination; not all dream interpretation is done biblically, so use caution and find a Christian resource.
God warns us in dreams and he also shows us what is happening in our current lives as well as things that will come to pass in the future. I have had warning dreams, but I have also had dreams that were very comforting and gave me answers to complex problems. Iâve been interpreting dreams for approximately 20 years and I think I have become pretty good at it. I have also received teaching from online Webinars conducted by other Christian leaders that operate in this gift. I call it a gift, but I believe that anybody can learn how to interpret dreams with the help of the Holy Spirit and some practical teaching.
First, it is important to write down the dream or put it in a memo in your phone, this is what I generally do. You will also want to note how you felt in the dream and if you were the center figure or is the dream about somebody else. After you write down the dream, you should highlight the symbols. Once you highlight the symbols you can then begin the interpretation. With Milliganâs book comes several different meanings to a symbol for example: I dreamt I was walking in the sky. So, the first two symbols I would look up would be walking and sky. Walking means progress, living in or being led by the Spirit. Then there will be several Scripture references, in this example for walking Galatians 5:16 is given which reads: âThis I say walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh, if we live in the Spirit let us also walk in the Spirit.â
In this particular case the word sky is not in the dream book. I would then pray about the interpretation and allow the Holy Spirit to guide me in understanding the symbol. In this dream I was walking in the sky with people I didnât know so I could interpret that this may be a dream about the rapture when believers are caught away up in the sky or perhaps this is a dream about rising above earthly circumstances. At one point in the dream I found myself in a cafeteria which means church service or working with people in a teaching ministry. You continue this process until you have a meaning for each symbol. After this I generally write a summary of what I believe the message is within the dream.
God the Father does speak to us while we sleep, but it is also possible for the enemy to communicate to us in our dreams as well. Usually dreams from the enemy are in black and white and there is generally a sense of gloom or doom. Dreams from God are usually colorful and comforting. This is not always the case though and that is why it takes the help of the Holy Spirit to interpret a dream. For example, 20 years ago before I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I had a dream that an alien monster or demon was hiding under my bed. I got up in the dream and discovered this creature hiding under my bed as I was shining a flashlight on it. Later I interpreted this dream as being the hidden cancer that was detected early and removed. In the dream the demon was hissing at me because it did not like being discovered.
In conclusion, I think it is very important to pay attention to our dreams and pray that the Lord will show us what they mean. Remember to write down your dreams and begin practicing interpretation. In my own experience, I have found that Jesus will often appear in my dreams as someone else, perhaps a doctor, a dentist, or an employer. Over the years, I believe the Lord has appeared to me in my dreams as various characters. Perhaps he does this so as to not overwhelm and encourage us to interpret the dream. Jesus often spoke in parables which were instructions and wisdom using symbols and stories. He still speaks in a similar manner through our dreams and visions. We just need to have the knowledge to understand how to go about interpreting his messages in a biblical and practical way.
For more teaching from Rochelle Arnold check out her books on Amazon.com
Rags or Robes: Finding Your Identity in Christ
SOJOURNERS: In a Strange Land

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