Author: Jay Younts

The Lion of Judah: our peace and hope

The Lion of Judah: our peace and hope

Posted by | Oct 20, 2019 | |

If we are to live a life that is wise, it is imperative that we understand we have an Enemy who attempts to discredit the wonders of God with counterfeit musings. This discrediting can take the form of misinterpreting the good things that God does. For example, as magnificent as a sunset may be, it is not the ultimate that God does. That ultimate is reserved for heaven and the new earth. But the enemy wants you to think that what you see now is all there is. Also, we.. read more

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Does Your Authority Display Wisdom from Above?

Does Your Authority Display Wisdom from Above?

Posted by | Oct 17, 2019 | |

The concept of authority has fallen on hard times.  Even Christians become almost apologetic if they exercise authority.  The culture around us has made authority to arbitrary and a necessary evil. However,  authority is God’s way of caring for the universe and for your family. He ordained authority to be a blessing to all people. In the Bible, God provides the way that authority is to be administered.  Yes, authority is to be clear, firm, and direct. But it must be much more than that. More importantly, authority is to.. read more

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Manipulation: The Subtle, Enslaving Sin

Manipulation: The Subtle, Enslaving Sin

Posted by | Oct 15, 2019 | |

Those who manipulate often masquerade as lovers. Apparent care and concern are a tempting lure for those who are hurting and vulnerable. But the heart of a manipulator is really the heart of an abuser. Once someone commits to the masquerade, the care that appeared to be love morphs into the servitude of enslavement. The changes begin subtly. But the reality is that they were always present. Biblical love cannot be duplicated, only mimicked. Learn the true characteristics of love so that you can recognize the true intent of masquerading.. read more

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A Prayer for Exhausted Parents

A Prayer for Exhausted Parents

Posted by | Oct 11, 2019 | |

Parenting is exhausting. When the day is done, parents are weary not only because of the trials of the day just finished, but also weary because tomorrow is just a few hours away. In this in-between time, the exhaustion reaches its peak. Well-meaning advice and stress-reducing plans offer little consolation. Even Bible verses may seem disconnected from the pressures of getting ready for tomorrow. Perhaps the most discouraging realization is knowing that in the morning you will wake up as wiped out as you are now. Isaiah 55:8 reminds us.. read more

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Women of Faith, Courage, Passion

Women of Faith, Courage, Passion

Posted by | Oct 10, 2019 | |

Rahab. Ruth. Deborah. Jael. Esther. Mary. Each of these women faced a moment in time when they had to choose faith over fear.  Each was alone before her God. Each faced huge physical and emotional consequences for the choices they made. Yet not one of them so much as hesitated.  They were all in with what God called them to do. They were and are role models faith, courage, and passion. Faith Each of these women was shaped by their faith.  And for each one of them, that faith was.. read more

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