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Tags archives: Trials and Tribulations

  • Sown Among The Thorns?

  • 15 years ago
  • Hi Mike, I am always failing against my physical body. I always acknowledge God as Supreme in my mind. I am still in Babylon. I don't like my life in this world. My understanding is based on God's word and His Will. My mind was saying these verses of Mark 4:18-19. I want to be like a good soil. ... [read more]

  • The Struggle to See The Need For Prayer

  • 15 years ago
  • Hi Mike, Thank you for your email. This email hits my nail right on the head Mike. I think I also have a serious problem with prayer myself. I really do not know anymore what to pray for except for opening up my eyes more to see the mind of Christ and keep the words written in His book. I have l... [read more]

  • The Influence Of Evil Spirits On Our Lives

  • 15 years ago
  • Mike, What influence do evil spirits have in our lives? Paul says we wrestle not against flesh and blood. What can demons do to us? They are spirits. I know they can't do anything except if God allows it, but what do they do? J____ Hi J____, Thank you for your question. You ask: What influenc... [read more]

  • Why Does God Chasten Us?

  • 16 years ago
  • Brother Mike, I have been studying and wondered if you can explain when we are chastised and scourgeth mean (Heb-12-6). If we are having physical illness, ailments, emotional upsets, does this mean we are being chastised by Christ to teach us something? I know that spiritual growth and maturing is m... [read more]

  • Revelation 6:12-17 - Part 1

  • 16 years ago
  • Audio Links Download Part 1 [audio:http://iswasandwillbe.com/audio/FloweryBranch/Book_of_Revelation/Revelation_6_12_17.mp3] Video Links Download Part 1 [jwplayer config="Out-of-the-Box" file="http://iswasandwillbe.com/video/AVI/FloweryBranch/Book_of_Revelation/Revelation_6_12_17.avi... [read more]

  • Not In The First Resurrection

  • 16 years ago
  • Hi Mike, Thank you for your answers. Your responses are always very clear. I see now that when I read things that say "David was a man after God's own heart" and similar verses that express the faith and spirit in the Old Testament, that it was all in type. I was hoping you could help me with j... [read more]

  • A Very Present Help

  • 16 years ago
  • A Very Present Help During Troubles Mike Vinson Psa 46:1 <To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psa 46:2  Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains b... [read more]

  • Being Tempted Versus Being Tested

  • 17 years ago
  • Dear Mr. Vinson, Can you please explain to me what is the difference between being tested and tempted since the NIV bible translates the word two different ways. Is there really any difference? Thanks, L____ Dear L__, You asked: What is the difference between being tested and tempted since the NIV b... [read more]

  • Crucified for Chief of Sinners

  • 17 years ago
  • Hi Mike, Sorry for the late return.  It has been somewhat hectic here.  Thank you so much for sending me these scriptures.  I love all the scriptures, but I must say, at this particular time, these bring much comfort.  I have read them all many times, but I have been studying the Old Testament of la... [read more]

  • Who Suffers His Wrath?

  • 17 years ago
  • Mike Thanks for the answer to my email.  I agree with your response, and all of the verses you quoted. I hope I did not sound like I was disagreeing with the fact that we must live every word of God.  I believe that we all must go through all of plagues. I just realize that to count it all... [read more]

  • The Disciple Must Be As His Master

  • 17 years ago
  • Hi Mike: Thanks for your concern and prayers. It doesn't seem I can handle all the turn of events. Judas was in the midst and a close friend as you stated would happen. With family turned against me and my wife's position is that she can't receive or believe anything from me. And my wife accused me ... [read more]