Be blessed by this timeless preaching by Dr. Billy Graham 1958 Crusade in San Francisco, California. Truly, the grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever! Key verses 1 Corinthian 1:17-29: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
That no flesh should glory in his presence.
Video: The Offence of the Cross by Dr. Billy Graham 1958 Crusade
Secret #1 A confident woman knows that she is loved
The first and most important secret to being a confident woman is to know that you are loved by God unconditionally. Romans 5:8 says, …God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us. Even if your natural father did not really love you properly, you can still get the love and acceptance you missed in your childhood from God.
Secret #2—A Confident Woman Refuses To Live In Fear
I think you will agree that refusing to be led by our feelings can be a challenge, especially when it comes to fear. But we must remember that fear is not from God. It is the devil’s tool to keep us from enjoying our lives and moving forward with what God has for us. When we attempt to walk in faith, Satan immediately tries to hinder us through many things, including fear. Fear of failure, judgment or criticism will cause us to bury our talents. It will make us draw back and live in misery and torment. Unless we make a firm decision to “fear not,” we will never be free from its power.
Secret #3—A Confident Woman Is Positive
Being negative and being confident do not go together. Like oil and water, they just don’t mix. Being negative opens the door to a lot of problems and disappointments, which fuels the fire for more negativity. Fear is the “dark room” where all your negatives are developed. So why not look at the brighter side of life and believe something good is going to happen to you?
Secret #4—A Confident Woman Recovers From Setbacks
In this life you and I are inevitably going to experience setbacks. The important thing is that we not see them as failures. We are not a failure just because we try something that doesn’t work. It’s only when we stop trying that we fail. The truth is, many people get confused when they’re trying to figure out what they’re supposed to do with their lives. This was definitely true in my life. I discovered my destiny by trial and error.
Secret #5—A Confident Woman Avoids Comparison
It is impossible to walk in confidence and compare ourselves with others at the same time. No matter how good we look or how talented, smart and successful we are, there is always someone who is better than us. I believe that confidence is found in doing the best we can with what we have. God wants us to find joy in being the best we can be, not in competing or comparing ourselves with others.
Secret #6—A Confident Woman Does Not Live In “If Only” And “What If”
One of the worst things you and I can do is to focus on what we don’t have or have lost and fail to take an inventory of what we do have. I call it living in a state of “if only.” Does this sound familiar: “If only I had more education…more money…more opportunity. If only I were taller, shorter, older, younger…” and the list goes on.
Secret #7—A Confident Woman Takes Action
I have heard it said that there are two types of people in the world: those who wait for something to happen and those who make something happen. It’s true that we need to be careful not to get ahead of God, but we also must be mindful not to be lagging behind. I believe we need to step out into things and find out what God has for us. As I said earlier, if we make a mistake it is not the end of the world.
Joyce Meyer Seven Secrets of a Confident Woman, Joyce Meyer
Further Readings:
[amazon_link id=”145554910X” target=”_blank” ]Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak[/amazon_link]
[amazon_link id=”145551747X” target=”_blank” ]God Is Not Mad at You: You Can Experience Real Love, Acceptance & Guilt-free Living[/amazon_link]
[amazon_link id=”0446538582″ target=”_blank” ]Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions[/amazon_link]
Do you literally believe the Story of Noah? Have you seen the latest Hollywood sensation blockbuster movie, Noah? It has caused a lot of controversy in the Christian community about it’s content and how this very popular Bible story was depicted. But here’s another Noah Movie. It’s a Youtube blockbuster too! It has gained 700,000+ views. It’s so controversial in the sense that it causes a stir about what we stand for as Christians. It’s street evangelism that you really need to watch until the end. Well done Livingwaters Ministries! This is too good to share. Be blessed!
But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. – Matthew 24:37-39
Darlene Zschech shares her thoughts about worship. She is undoubtedly one of the most well known Christian music worship leaders in this modern times. Darlene was worship pastor of Hillsong Church from 1996-2007 and in January 2011, Zschech and her husband became senior pastors at Church Unlimited, later renamed Hope Unlimited Church, in Charmhaven on the New South Wales Central Coast. She is the author of one of the most popular song entitled “Shout to the Lord” that has a huge impact and become one of the anthems of many Churches worldwide.
Darlene Zschech ‘Heart of Worship’ Part 1
Darlene Zschech ‘Heart of Worship’ Part 2
“God give each one each gift. A worshipper at heart. It’ my greater call.” – Darlene Zschech
“You need to be a worshipper yourself not just on a Sunday. You just love that intimacy with God.”- Darlene Zschech
Credits: Awesome City TV Yuotube. Presented by Stephen and also co-hosted with well known UK worship leader, songwriter, and teacher, Chris Bowater (www.chrisbowater.com).
I stumbled to this video being shared by my Facebook friends, and I can’t help but to spread and put it here in Christian Life Today website. It’s very inspiring and has a very impacting message in the area of giving and what’s matter in life. The Bible tells us to be cheerful givers in 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”
Be blessed by this timeless preaching by Dr. Billy Graham 1958 Crusade in San Francisco, California. Truly, the grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever!
