Posts by Riley Pippen

That Small Still Voice “Do not quench the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19, NKJV The voice of the Holy Spirit comes in the most extraordinarily gentle ways, and if you are not sensitive enough to detect His voice you will quench it, and your personal spiritual life will be impaired. His voice will always come as a still small voice, so small that no one but the believer notices them. To hear The Spirit speak to us we must both be...

Stand Amazed! “Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. Our scripture today tells us about a man that was healed and when everyone saw what had happened to the man, they were all filled with wonder and amazement. How long has it been since you were filled with wonder and amazement by what God has done or what He...

God Is There “The counsel of the lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations.” Psalm 33:11, NKJV The God who is in control of today is also the God who is fully in control of tomorrow. He has already prepared for what will happen to you! He has already provided what you will need tomorrow. He has already anticipated the problems you will face tomorrow and has set into motion everything required to resolve those...

Take Advantage of This Day “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1, NKJV “Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” James 4:14-15, NKJV Life is a gift from the Lord, Himself. This...

It Will Be Worth It All If You Endure “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.” James 1:12-13, NLT Both the Old Testament and the New Testament speak many times on the subjects of...