Posts with the tag “surrender”
Throwing the Stick
by Ministry Support on July 31st, 2026
Are you trying to make God's will match yours?
There's a story about an old woman in Scotland who traveled from village to village selling thread and small household items. Whenever she came to a fork in the road, she would take a stick, throw it up in the air, and whichever direction it pointed when it landed, that's the way she would go.
One day, someone saw her throwing the stick, watching it land, picking it up, and throwing it again. And again. And again.
They asked, "What are you doing?" Read More
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Get Over Yourself
by Ministry Support on July 28th, 2026
What's standing between you and God's will for your life?
Most of the time, the answer is simpler than we want to admit. It's not the circumstances. It's not other people. It's not even the enemy. The biggest obstacle between you and God's will is you.
We struggle with surrender because surrender means loss of control. It means saying yes before we know all the details. It means following a path we didn't choose down a road we didn't map. And everything inside us resists that.
We want God's will, but we want it to look like our plan. We want His direction, but only if it leads where we were already hoping to go. We want His blessing, but not His breaking. Read More
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Full of the Holy Spirit
by Ministry Support on July 21st, 2026
It is very important that you understand several things about the Holy Spirit. His main job is to point people to Christ. Jesus said, “He will speak about me.” He doesn't talk about Himself; He points people to Christ. When you find people who only want to talk about the Holy Spirit, and they never mention Jesus, something is wrong! The whole focus of the Holy Spirit is Jesus!
The Holy Spirit's primary job is to point people to Christ. He is the quiet partner behind the scenes in the Trinity. His secondary job is to help the believer. Read More
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Heart of Africa or Throne of England
by Ministry Support on July 7th, 2026
Where would you rather be?
David Livingstone, the great missionary and explorer, said these words: "I'd rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God than to be on the throne of England and out of the will of God."
Think about that for a moment.
The throne of England—power, prestige, comfort, security, influence. Everything the world says you should want.
The heart of Africa—in Livingstone's day, that meant disease, danger, isolation, hardship. Everything the world says you should avoid. Read More
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Who's Really in Charge?
by Ministry Support on March 24th, 2026
Is Jesus the Lord of your life, or just a part of your life?
It's easy to say "Jesus is Lord." Go ahead, say it out loud right now. Easy, right? But here's the real question: Do you really believe it? Are you really committed that Jesus is your Lord and boss?
That word "Lord" means ruler. It means one who is in charge. It means every decision you make comes under His authority and His direction. Read More
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Experiencing Christ’s Fullness
by Curt Dodd on September 25th, 2025
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) As Christians, we all want to experience Christ’s fullness in its totality. In other words, we want to experience all that a relationship with the Lord has to offer. But how do we do that? How do we receive the fullness of Christ? ... Read More
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Are You Fully Trusting God?
by Curt Dodd on July 16th, 2025
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received…There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” – Ephesians 4:1,4-6 (NIV) One thing I’ve seen many Christians struggle with over the years is trust.... Read More
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Conversion and Conversation
by Curt Dodd on April 17th, 2025
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. (Romans 10:9-10) There are two things that need to be true of your life in order to truly know the Lord. The first is that you must have a... Read More
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Don’t Miss Out
by Curt Dodd on April 4th, 2025
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:10-13) When Jesu... Read More
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Faith Begins Where Striving Ends
by Curt Dodd on November 24th, 2024
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! – Psalm 46:10In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves striving for control, wrestling with uncertainty, and pushing through situations on our own strength. But God invites us to a different approach. Faith begins at the end of ourselves, at the moment when we realize we cannot achieve sa... Read More
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Saying Yes To God’s Call
by Curt Dodd on September 30th, 2024
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. – Romans 10:17In college, I was trying to find my way, and I didn’t know what God had for me. I had a double major in college (music and speech), and I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to sing or preach. I thought I got my answer when I was invited to be the Assistant Minister of Music at a megachurch in Houston. If I took this job,... Read More
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Jesus Is Standing with You
by Curt Dodd on August 23rd, 2024
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) When you serve Christ, you are never alone; Jesus is standing with you. Isn’t that comforting? Isn’t that a great reason and reminder why we should be totally devoted to Christ? I believe so! I know it is easier said than done, especially when we are going through a tough and lonely season. Maybe you are walking thro... Read More
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Never Give Up
by Curt Dodd on June 23rd, 2024
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. – Romans 5:3-5God doesn’t want you to give up. Even when you fail, whether it's in your business, or your personal life, or wh... Read More
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Finding Peace In God’s Plan
by Curt Dodd on June 2nd, 2024
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. – Proverbs 19:21Many people are like a pinball in a pinball machine; we bounce off the sides all over the place, not sure where we need to be or where we’re going to end up.Thankfully, God has a plan, and He will get you where you need to be. His perfect will is when you say “Yes” to Jesus and you learn to ... Read More
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Jesus Is Standing with You
by Curt Dodd on January 24th, 2024
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) When you serve Christ, you are never alone; Jesus is standing with you. Isn’t that comforting? Isn’t that a great reason and reminder why we should be totally devoted to Christ? I believe so! I know it is easier said than done, especially when we are going through a tough and lonely season. Maybe you are walking thro... Read More
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Attributes of a Christian
by Curt Dodd on August 19th, 2023
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) Let’s look at three specific characteristics of a follower of Jesus. It is important to realize that each of these characteristics should be present in the life of a Christian. However, I would encourage you to read through this list with a posture of self-... Read More
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Fully Trusting God
by Curt Dodd on August 12th, 2023
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received…There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1,4-6) I have seen many Christians struggle with trust over the years. We often find it ... Read More
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Experiencing Christ’s Fullness
by Curt Dodd on June 10th, 2023
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)As Christians, we want to experience Christ’s fullness in its totality. In other words, we want to experience all that a relationship with the Lord has to offer. How do we do that? How do we receive the fullness of Christ?The la... Read More
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Submitting to God’s Will
by Curt Dodd on May 15th, 2023
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38) If there was ever an example of complete submission to God’s will, it is the story of Mary in the Gospel of Luke. Mary was only a teenager and was engaged to be married. She was ready to start a new and exciting chapter in her life, when an angel told her that she would be the m... Read More
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Have You Been Called?
by Curt Dodd on May 12th, 2023
They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings -- and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14) I must ask you a question: “Have you been called? Have you heard the call and the tug of the Holy Spirit to turn from your sin and place your faith in Christ?” If you have, and if you have respo... Read More
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Don’t Miss Out
by Curt Dodd on April 4th, 2023
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:10-13) When Jesu... Read More
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Find Rest in the Lord
by Curt Dodd on March 29th, 2023
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)We should meditate on these Scripture verses during this difficult time in our world. As we are being burdened by fear, worry, bad news, loneline... Read More
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Full of the Holy Spirit
by Curt Dodd on March 12th, 2023
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) It is very important that you understand several things about the Holy Spirit. His main job is to point people to Christ. Jesus said, “He will speak about me.” He doesn't talk about Himself; He points people to Christ. When you find people who only want to talk about the Holy Spirit, and they ... Read More
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It’s Not Too Late
by Curt Dodd on November 4th, 2022
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) You might be wondering, “Is it too late for my whole family, or one family member to be saved? I know they have never given their life to Christ.” How many of you have a family member on your mind right now? You know... Read More
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