Posts with the tag “provide”

Enjoying Your Work
by Curt Dodd on November 14th, 2025
Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work -- this is a gift of God.  (Ecclesiastes 5:19)  Do you enjoy what you do for a living? Whether it is in an office at home, on the road, on the jobsite, or on the Internet, do you actually enjoy your work? This is a basic question which must be asked and answered by all...  Read More
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Be Present
by Curt Dodd on July 27th, 2025
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8)  Part of the role we have as fathers is to be present for our family and to provide for them. In fact, men are uniquely wired with this desire to provide and take care of their family. So when we are not fulfilling that innate desire, we are...  Read More
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God Provides
by Curt Dodd on May 10th, 2025
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)  I grew up in a single-parent family. My mom and dad divorced when I was 10 years old. After they separated, my dad vacated our lives, and I only saw him twice before he passed away, once in the fifth grade and once right before I graduated from high school.  Because my dad was absent from ...  Read More
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Wait On God’s Provision
by Curt Dodd on December 15th, 2024
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19When life feels uncertain, and you’re not sure how God will come through, it’s natural to have questions. “God, how are You going to provide?” is a question that many of us have asked, often through tears or moments of desperation. The good news is that it’s okay to ask God questions. He inv...  Read More
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Do Not Worry
by Curt Dodd on October 11th, 2024
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) With everything we are juggling in our lives, we can be anxious about many things. We worry about our family, our friends, our job, our ...  Read More
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God Is Our Provider
by Curt Dodd on March 17th, 2024
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” - Philippians 4:19God is in the business of providing your needs. That may include food, water, and shelter, which are basic needs for survival. And it also may include the restoration of your spirit in the midst of brokenness. We need to remember that our God is our Provider. I love what Paul writes in Phil...  Read More
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness
by Curt Dodd on March 2nd, 2024
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)  Years ago, I went to Nicaragua on a mission trip. I had been there several times, but this trip happened to be fun and insightful. My first-born son, Jonathan, and I flew down there.   We met up with our guide and our translator who took us through t...  Read More
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The Lord Will Provide
by Curt Dodd on October 18th, 2023
So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” (Genesis 22:14) This chapter recounts the event which happened on top of Mount Moriah. Abraham, after being instructed to take his son, Isaac and offer him as a sacrifice, journeyed to the mountain with his son and several servants. Climbing the mountain, he took his o...  Read More
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness
by Curt Dodd on June 2nd, 2023
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)  Years ago, I went to Nicaragua on a mission trip. I had been there several times, but this trip happened to be fun and insightful. My first-born son, Jonathan, and I flew down there.   We met up with our guide and our translator who took us through t...  Read More
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Celebrate God’s Provision
by Curt Dodd on December 17th, 2022
Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.  (Psalm 150:1-2, 6)As this year is nearly over, many of us take the time to intentionally look back on the events of the past year. We think about all that has transpired over the...  Read More
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Do Not Worry
by Curt Dodd on October 11th, 2022
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)With everything we are juggling in our lives, we can be anxious about many things. We worry about our family, our friends, our job, our f...  Read More
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