Mind-Shakers

You’ve heard it said that when God closes a door, He will open a window. Waiting for God to answer a prayer or act on our behalf is even harder. "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31. Our minds begin to ask questions. Is the Lord even listening? Have I done something wrong ? so He is giving me the silent treatment? Am I praying according to his will? The truth is, we don't have patience, if patience is a virtue, most of us are not very virtuous. It’s flat out hard to wait. When life or people don’t measure up to our expectations, being patient can be quite a challenge. But clearly, God wants us to develop this character trait. He may be preparing us something great that we cant imagine its possible. He is definitely teaching us patience, insight and encouragement as you sit and wait on His perfect timing. It reflec...

I found a love for me. Darling, just dive right in, and follow my lead. Well, I found a girl - beautiful and sweet. Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me. 'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love, Not knowing what it was. I will not give you up this time, But darling, just kiss me slow, Your heart is all I own, And in your eyes you're holding mine. Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms, Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song. When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight. Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know. She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home. I found a love to carry more than just my secrets, To carry love, to carry children of our own. We are still kids, but we're so in love, Fighting against all odds. I know we'll be alright this time. Darling, just hold my ...

Let's have a quick review on God's word on how to be joyful when your faith is being tested? Imagine you face various kinds of troubles and trials, it seems like everything is not going on your own way and the way you wanted it to happen. But scripture says "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." - James 1:2-3. Here are 3 ways to be joyful when your faith is being tested: 1. Be strong and courageous - Be strong and courageous in every circumstances and count it all joy. Whatever situation you are in right now, remember God is with you and will not forsake you nor leave you. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. ”Deuteronomy 31:6 2. Set your mind on things above - Do not focus on problems too much and earthly things, there are wonderful thi...

There are many issues specifically relevant to being single that were not covered. A deeper understanding of single men and women can be immensely helpful in navigating through the five different stages of dating: attraction, uncertainty, commitment, intimacy, and engagement. With this new insight, it will be easier to interpret each other’s behavior correctly and act accordingly. THE FIVE STAGES OF DATING Stage One: Attraction In stage one of dating, we experience our initial attraction to a potential partner. The challenge in this first stage is to make sure you get the opportunity to express that attraction and get to know a potential partner. With a clear understanding of how men and women approach dating differently, you will be able to put your best foot forward. Stage Two: Uncertainty In stage two, we experience a shift from feeling attraction to feeling uncertain that our partner is right for us. The challenge in this stage is to recognize this uncertainty as normal...

Mahirap intindihin ang pag ibig, napaka komplikado kasi at lalo mahirap intindihin kung ndi ka rin sigurado sa nararamdaman nya para sayo. Pero, kung naghahanap ka ng mga signs na iniisip ka nya at higit pa sa kaibigan ang tingin nya sayo, then meron tayo jan mga signs na pwede natin tingnan na possible nga na may gusto sya sayo. 1. Lagi sya nanjan Isa sa mainam na paraan kung may gusto sya sayo ay pay attention lng. Pansinin mo lng kung lagi sya anjan nagpapa cute or kinakamusta ka through social media, pweding txt, fb or kahit sa personal. Gagawin nya lahat mapansin mo lng sya and magkaroon ng chance na baka mapansin mo man lng sya or maging close man lng sya syo sa kahit anung paraan. 2. Eye contact Napapansin nyo ba a lagi sya nakatingin sayo? Para bang ikaw lng nag iisang tao sa room o sa lugar na yun, parang bang ikaw lng mahalagang tao na nakikita nya. Alam nyo ba na ang tao kapag nag eye contact sayo ay mataas na chance na may feelings sayo love and a...

You’ve had a couple of really great dates. You like him, a lot. You think he likes you. What should you do now so you don’t mess it up? As a professional matchmaker in Los Angeles, I get butterflies in my stomach when I hear from one of my female clients that the first couple of dates with a hot prospect have gone really well. Here are my top five early dating tips to help you keep the guy chasing after you. 1. Let Him Be the Guy Give him the opportunity to initiate dates with you versus you chasing him. Be responsive when he calls or texts. Be open and receptive to the types of dates he wants to go on, and be easy to please versus being fussy/picky about what you’re doing together. Meet him on his terms, doing the kinds of things he naturally enjoys, and see how it feels to be in his world. If he’s a big, strong, powerful, accomplished man, he’s accustomed to calling the shots, and he will so appreciate a woman who lets him lead. 2. Show Lots of Respect and Appreciat...

Christians should believe, unfolding the richest glorious of God’s grace in Christ. Dead sinners are made alive and gain eternal salvation by grace through faith. When we are in Christ we received spiritual blessings from him. Scripture says “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 1:3. The 3 Spiritual blessings in Christ 1 . Called to be his Children - He chose us to be his sons in Christ according to his purpose and will.” he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” – Ephesians 1:5-6 2. Redemption through his blood - We have received forgiveness of all of our trespasses. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lav...

“You were chosen according to the purpose of God the Father and were made a holy people by his Spirit” (1 Peter 1:2a TEV). There are many people in our broken world asking why things don’t seem to go right so much of the time. They want to know, “Is there hope?” Hope is essential. You and I need genuine hope — not just optimism. Optimism is psychological. It’s based on the way you think. Hope is theological. It’s based on who God is and his relationship with you. Optimism is positive thinking. Hope is passionate trusting. The book of 1 Peter is a letter of hope. Peter wrote it to Christians who were suffering persecution in the Roman Empire. In the first seven verses of 1 Peter, God gives us five roots of radical hope. Over the next few days in these devotionals, we’ll look at each of those five roots. The first is this: God chose us before we chose him. The Bible says, “You were chosen according to the purpose of God the Father and were made a holy people by his...

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised” (Job 1:21 NIV). When you are a baby Christian, God gives you a lot of confirming emotions and often answers the most immature, self-centered prayers — so you’ll know he exists. But as you grow in faith, he will wean you of these dependencies. God wants you to sense his presence, but he’s more concerned that you trust him than feel him. Faith is what truly matters to God, not what we feel. The situations that will stretch your faith most will be those times when life falls apart and God seems nowhere to be found. This happened to Job. On a single day he lost everything — his family, his business, his health, and everything he owned. Most discouraging for Job was that for 37 chapters of the Bible, God said nothing! How do you praise God when you don’t understand what’s happening in your life and God is silent? How do you stay connected ...

Have you been broken? Troubled, failed relationship, destroyed, lost everything, and feeling like nothing is happening in to your life? We all have experienced at some point in our lives. But here is a great thing, we have a loving father who comforts us and promised to rebuild what has been destroyed.  God promised to rebuild what had been destroyed and to replant what had been plucked up. “It shall come to pass that as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring harm, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, declares the Lord” Jeremiah 31:28. We’ve experienced troubles, trials and heartbreaking circumstances in our lives but God never leaves us. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6. God is full of promises and those days are coming, declares the Lord. Nothing is impossible to God, “Jesu...