http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:54:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you ever wonder when time began?  Sometimes I think that because questions like that are too big for us we tend to not think about them too much. God's Word says that before there was time, there was God.  God refers to Himself as the first and the last, the ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/11/05/before-time/ Wrap the belt of truth around your waist. Put on the breastplate of righteousness. Stand upon the gospel of peace. Hold before you the shield of faith. Wear the helmet of salvation. Wield the sword of the Spirit. Pray in the Spirit, asking for words to speak in truth and peace, and also boldness to declare ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/11/02/put-on-the-full-armor-of-god/ We all know that God allows suffering.  He does.  Everyone goes through suffering at some point in there life, some more than others.  The thing is; we act as if suffering is just something that happens to us out of nowhere. It all started way back when Adam and Eve were ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/10/06/why-does-god-allow-suffering/  No matter what may come, no matter what might happen, God is always there and always in control. Sometimes the Psalmist asks, Why is my soul so down?  However, instead of sulking in doubt, and guilt, and anxiety he takes his matter right to the only one who can make a ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/31/hope-from-the-psalmist-2/ In all things, the apostle Paul says that we are more than conquerors.  (Romans 8:37) Why? God works for the good of those who love Him.  (Romans 8:28) God predestined us to be conformed to His likeness.  (Romans 8:29) He called us, He justified us, and He also glorified us.  (Romans 8:30) He gave up ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/31/more-than-conquerors/ Throughout the book of Psalms we find sorrowful situations, and painful moments, yet through it all there is an undeniable determination to remain faithful to the Creator, to trust in the Rock of our salvation, and to rest in the Shield of our lives. The Psalmists remain hopeful even ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/24/hope-from-the-psalmist/ You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. (Romans 5:6) You see; implies that either we didn't understand, or we heard about it, but still didn't get it. Paul wanted to stress a very important concept so that more people ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/24/gods-timing-was-just-right/ A big part of the calling of Christ is about being obedient.  Sometimes we tend to view obedience as a kind of chore, when in fact, it is actually the method that brings Him glory, an us greater joy. In the years of the early Church, Paul the apostle, felt ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/24/what-does-obedience-look-like/ What are 9 characteristics that either your friends would claim you have, or that you would use to describe yourself? We have all been given, or have developed different attributes. What would 9 of yours look like? Would you be pleased with your description? Take a look at these ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/24/9-attributes-you-should-have/ Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, and he ruled the kingdom after his father David. Did you know that Solomon was the wisest person to ever live? He met with God early in his life, and was blessed like no one before him. God gave Solomon wisdom and ... http://www.init-2-winit.org/faithlikeamustardseed/2008/08/08/the-wisest-man-ever-and-he-still-tried-it/