Posts by Lisa Cafiero
Repay Evil with Goodness
Repaying evil with goodness is a biblical principle and teaching that is targeting the very heart of our souls. God wants us to be filled with love and kindness. If we become filled with hate and vengeance, regardless of the circumstances, then our soul becomes tainted. That is why God tells us to look upon…
Read MoreSo You Think You Are Right
Some of my best sermons come from seeing Facebook postings, feeling the Holy Spirit stir, then mulling them over until a godly response forms in my mind, coming from my heart and not my feelings. This is EXTREMELY important because, as I have preached a million times, God needs us to ACT and not knee-jerk…
Read MoreYou are Perfectly Created
Creationism has always been one of my favorite subjects to teach. Fortunately, my church ministry started with teaching teenage girls in group homes for abused children, so creationism was a main topic. If we go with the so-called scientific view that there was a “Big Bang” and a chemical reaction started in the ocean waters,…
Read MorePleasing Man Wears You Out
As Christians, we walk a thin line between considering others more important than ourselves and ensuring we please God rather than seeking to please man. Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” and Galatians 1:10 “Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of…
Read MoreWhen is Good, Good Enough?
I know many people feel that they can never be good enough in God’s eyes since He is perfect and we are not. However, striving for perfection doesn’t mean that not achieving it is failure. Jesus came, lived, died, and then rose so that God can see us as “snow white clean” if we allow…
Read MoreGiving God’s Way
Giving is a touchy subject because few people consider that what is “theirs” actually belongs to God. He gives to us to see if we are good stewards with HIS money. In this way, He can witness our desire to follow His Word and teachings. He can test our hearts to see if it is…
Read MoreThoughts and Feelings: Let Your Heart Rule
I saw a Facebook post yesterday, and it got me thinking. It said, “Many will miss heaven by 18 inches: the distance between their head and their heart. They know ABOUT Jesus, but they DO NOT “KNOW” HIM! (Meaning they have no relationship with God) You can be religious, but still be completely lost. You…
Read MoreOverwhelmed
Greetings. Sorry, I missed the last two weeks, but I have been overwhelmed with so MANY things, hurting people, and problems the past month. Not only did I lack time, but inspiration as well. As I thought about my sermon for this week, being overwhelmed came to mind. I am thinking about my friends and…
Read MoreWhen the Unexpected happens
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, and sometimes they hit us so hard we are badly injured. I see an uptick in “unexpected events” over the past 3-4 years, and it is leaving people hurting and emotionally shattered. Control is a huge issue in regard to human nature and us wanting to KNOW…
Read MoreEmotions Rooted in God
Do not be controlled by your emotions. Feelings and emotions are constantly changing. One minute, we are happy, the next sad, and the next minute, our anger is triggered. This emotional yo-yo can make your life very difficult and painful. Fully knowing and depending on the Word of God, by being deeply rooted in your…
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