•"The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and He addeth no trouble with it"
"The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and He addeth no trouble with it" by Daniel N. Brown Have you ever found yourself being super frustrated trying to do something and never getting anywhere. It seems no matter howhard you try nothing seems to work. I have discovered that wherever there is an annointing onsomething for me to do, there is an "eaze" about it. For example, playing instruments come easy for me, but when it comes to singing, forget about it! I don't hold a pitch too well...
•A Strong Anchor
A Strong Anchor by Daniel N. Brown Stories have been told about the only thing that saved the lives of the people aboard a ship in a storm was a strong anchor. But, there are also stories of those who perished when their anchor did not hold.Luke and the Apostle Paul were aboard a ship that was tossed by a raging storm. Luke writes in Acts 27:29, about the actions of the crew, “Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for...
•Abiding in the Word
Abiding in the Word by Daniel N. Brown How many Christian people do you know who are bearing no fruit? Jesus said, "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4)The meaning of the word “abide,” means “to live” or “to dwell.” So, to abide in Christ, means to live in Christ together as one person. Jesus Christ and the Word of God are one in the same (John 1:14). So, if we will abide in...
•Applying the Word is Power
Applying the Word is Power by Daniel N. BrownIn God’s plan for every believer is peace, hope, and a good future (Jeremiah. 29:11). It is His will that we live abundant and prosperous lives but the enemy will try to destroy every ounce of peace and hope we have by bringing doubt into our minds. If you are experiencing doubt and discouragement in your life right now, it is because the devil is robbing you of the blessings that God has for you. The devil is a thief and it is his only mission to...
•Are You a Victim?
Are You a Victim? by Daniel N. Brown Do you find yourself living from paycheck to paycheck? Do you often feel overwhelmed, tired, and worn out? Are you in debt? Is there no enjoyment in what you do? If the answer to any four of these questions is a yes, then ask yourself a simple question. Why am I not living my dream? I find that most people go through life, just enduring it. They become numb to their problems. Things are just uncomfortable enough to complain, but do nothing about. Joyce...
•Are you facing some challenges in your life?”
Are you facing some challenges in your life?” by Daniel N. Brown Are you facing some challenges in your life right now? If so, rejoice! “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4)We all know that athletes need endurance training for physical stamina and mental toughness. When game time arrives, he or she will be ready to...
•Believing Prayer
Believing Prayer by Daniel N. Brown Have you noticed that most of us have been raised to not believe in positive outcomes? At the same time, we’ve been taught to believe in negative outcomes. Where’s the logic in that? How much more effort does it take to believe in garbage than in positive things?Believing in the positive is vital to our success. If we could only believe that everything will work out and trust that what we want will happen, we’d have great results. Life would change in ways...
•Consider the Conditions You Are In
Consider the Conditions You Are In by Daniel N. Brown Consider the condition you are in. Think about your life. Your job, your finances, your health, your relationships. Do you ever wonder what brought about the conditions of each area? How much of it was God? How much of it was other people? How much of it was you?I believe in the law of attraction. Jesus said, “Whatsoever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them and you shall have them.” (Mark 11:24) The conditions...
•Dealing With Disappointment
Dealing With Disappointment by Daniel N. Brown Have you experienced any disappointments lately?What a dumb question, huh? Life is full of disappointments. But, it’s not so much what happens to us, but how we handle it. When you receive dashed expectations, it will be at that moment when you decide how to react. When things don’t prosper or succeed according to our plan, the first thing we feel is disappointment. This is normal. There is nothing wrong with feeling disappointed. But, we must...
•Doing What You Love
Doing What You Love by Daniel N. Brown My six year old son thinks that being rich has to do with having money. I try to help him understand that being rich involves a whole lot more. If you have your basic needs met, like food, clothes, and shelter, and you have good health, good relationships, and enough income to cover your living expenses, then you are already rich. Now, if you have all those things and are also doing what you know you should be doing with peace in your mind and joy in...
•Embracing Change
Embracing Change by Daniel N. Brown I love Jesse Duplantis! He is on TBN every Monday night and if I don’t get a chance to tune in I’ll tape his show and watch him later.If you got a chance to see him the other night, you will recall he was talking about embracing change. Most people that I know hate change. They despise it with a passion. Jesse says people hate change because they are insecure and they are afraid of themselves.Change is the only thing that is constant. It’s gonna happen!...
•Fight the Good Fight
Fight the Good Fight by Daniel N. Brown The Bible says the just shall live by faith, and without faith, we cannot please God. (Romans 1:17; Hebrews 11:6) Operating in faith is taking God at His Word by believing what He says is true. We can know that we believe what He says is true if we are acting like it is, for faith without works is dead. (James 2:20) Sometimes we can become so weary in waiting for our dreams to come to pass that it becomes discouraging. Just like I said last week, the...
•God’s Glory is Real Even When We Don’t See It
God’s Glory is Real Even When We Don’t See It by Daniel N. Brown God’s glory is real even when we don’t see it. On gray, gloomy, rainy days, high above the overcast sky, the sun continues to shine. We can’t feel its warmth or see its beauty, but it still exists. God’s beauty and His love for us are real even when our circumstances are difficult. If we think “above the clouds,” we can have hope knowing that God is still there.Just as gray, gloomy, overcast skies are temporary, so are our...
•Have Faith
Have Faith by Daniel N. Brown Are you believing God for something and see no evidence of anything taking place? It can be frustrating. Especially when you feel like you are in great need for God to act NOW!I used to wonder what God was doing when I needed Him most. I certainly didn’t see Him doing what I thought He should be doing. But, you know, we are to live by faith, not by sight. Hebrews 11:1 says, ‘Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”I believe...
•How to Hear from God
How to Hear from God by Daniel N. Brown We want to hear from God so that we may be led to pursue the right things. Unfortunately, there are always three voices in every ones head at any given time; God’s voice, the devil’s voice, and the voice of our own flesh. So, how are we to be sure to hear from God with all the noise going on? It really is very simple. If we want to hear from God, we need to shut up the other two. So, how do we do that? First of all, the devil is easy to shut up. Psalm...
•Live by Faith, Not by Sight
Live by Faith, Not by Sight by Daniel N. Brown Do you feel like you are experiencing roadblocks to your dreams? Do you feel like you are striving for something but it just seems to elude you? Maybe you are a little discouraged and confused about what God wants for you. Do you wonder if God has a plan for your life? And if He does, why does it remain unfulfilled? There may be a multitude of thoughts running through your mind as you continue day in and day out, repeating the same mundane tasks...
•Make a Decision
Make a Decision by Daniel N. Brown Is your attitude, “I am a king’s kid and I deserve the best?” It should be, because you are a king’s kid. If you’re born again, you were adopted into the family of Christ and are now joint-heirs to the kingdom of God. What is His, is yours as well (Rom 8:17, Gal 3:29).Let me ask you, are you living from paycheck to paycheck? Do you have unpaid bills lying around? Do you have bald tires on your car? These things ought not to be. Determine, right now, that...
•Making Decisions
Making Decisions by Daniel N. Brown Think about what is going on in your life right now. Are there things that you really aren’t thrilled about? Or, are there things that you are really excited about? What are the choices that you made that led up to your current circumstances?There is a cause and effect to everything. You think a thought, and then you decide whether or not to act upon it. If you act upon it, there will be a result. If you do not act upon it, there will be a result.We are...
•Praying with Expectation
Praying with Expectation by Daniel N. Brown Did you know that expectation is the key to receiving all the good things God has for you? It is written, “Whatsoever things you desire when you pray, believe you receive them and you shall have them.” (Mark11:24)Believe you receive, or expect! What good does it do to pray without expecting God to answer? You might as well be talking to a tree. The Bible says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe...
•Right Thinking
Right Thinking by Daniel N. BrownNothing ever happens by chance. Everything, good or bad, that comes into our lives is a result of the thoughts we have engaged in, or by what God has ordained to get our attention. I believe we create our own luck, whether it be good or bad. Consciously, or unconsciously, we may have ourselves at some time or another, produced our conditions, desirable, or undesirable, either in our bodily health or other circumstances. There used to be a bumper sticker that...
•Sowing Thoughts of Peace
Sowing Thoughts of Peace by Daniel N. Brown Thinking thoughts of peace toward every person will bring great peace to us. Whether by the law of attraction or the law of sowing and reaping, it is impossible to give without getting in return. When you give out thoughts of anger, frustration or ill will, they are certain to be returned to you."The man who thinks hateful thoughts brings hatred upon himself. The man who thinks loving thoughts is loved.” ~ James Allen”If I knew you and you knew...
•Speak Your Faith
Speak Your Faith by Daniel N. BrownGod wants you to live an abundant and prosperous life. But, please don’t think the devil is going to just stand by and watch while God outrageously prospers you. The devil’s whole purpose is to kill, steal, and destroy. (John 10:10) Well, if that’s the case, what are we to do? Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Truth, righteousness, preparation to share the gospel, faith,...
•Take No Thought For Your Life
Take No Thought For Your Life by Daniel N. BrownDo you worry? Are you concerned about your future to the point where it steals your joy? Jesus said in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your life.”That seems simple enough, but for some reason we don’t get it. We think we have to run our own lives and make things happen. If something isn’t going right we think we have to fix it. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to make something happen that is never meant to happen. I’ve heard it...
•The Power of Thoughts
The Power of Thoughts by Daniel N. Brown How often have you gotten started on something new with great positive energy and everything went well in the beginning? Whether it was a new job, a new relationship, moving to a new area, a new project, anything. You started off with zeal and passion. But after a while you grew tired. Your positive energy began to turn negative and your thoughts began to work against you. Before you knew it you started creating things you didn't want. It all started...
•The Spirit of Offence
The Spirit of Offence by Daniel N. Brown I believe the spirit of offence is on the rise. Jesus said in the last days many will be offended as the love of the church will grow cold. (Matthew 24:10) I see so many people majoring on minor issues such as whether or not we should speak in tongues, whether or not we should baptize babies, whether or not we should prophesy, and a bunch of other stuff that shouldn’t be causing us to gossip, get upset, and run off looking for another church. 1...
•Tips for a Healthy and Balanced Life
Tips for a Healthy and Balanced Life by Daniel N. Brown Taking good care of yourself is mandatory!The following tips are all required to maintain a healthy, happy, and prosperous life.~ Eat a healthy diet We all know we need to provide our physical bodies with high quality fuel if we want it to run properly. We should concentrate on eating a regular healthy diet high in nutrients and keep junk food to a minimum. Also include herbal and vitamin supplements. ~ Get plenty of physical...
•What's Your Purpose?
What's Your Purpose? by Daniel N. Brown Why are you on the earth?Most people that I aim that question to, don’t have an answer for it.I believe every one of us is here to do something special. It is our job to discover what that something is and fulfill it. It has taken me many years of questions, trials, and errors to get my own purpose clear. Once I got clear about my life's purpose, I became clear about what I needed to do on a daily basis. I now feel confident that I am contributing to...
•Where Will You Be in 5 Years?
Where Will You Be in 5 Years? by Daniel N. Brown Where will you be in 5 years? Have you thought about it? I’ve heard it said that in 5 years you will be the sum total of the books you read and the people you associate with. What books are you reading and what kind of people are you associating with? I have a friend who is into a particular soap opera and he says it doesn’t affect him emotionally. I disagree very strongly. I know this soap well, for I was addicted to it myself! After...
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