Tag Archives: words of encouragement

Words of Encouragement: Understanding Worship

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

During a special time of meditation, God led my thoughts to different “defining moments” in the life of a believer. These moments are those significant events that occur unexpectedly in the course of the day, that end up changing forever … Continue reading →

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Words of Encouragement: Blessings

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

The Dreamers by Theodosia Garrison The gypsies passed her little gate She stopped her wheel to see A brown-faced pair who walked the road, Free as the wind is free; And suddenly her tidy room A prison seemed to be. … Continue reading →

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Sovereignty of God: Comforting Words

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

Throughout the New Testament we read the promises we have in Christ. One such promise was made in the book of John: “In this world you will have tribulation, but take courage I have overcome the world.” This is not … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: After the Storm

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

I am so proud to be an Oklahoman – if only as a humble transplant from the State of Texas. At least I am here now. And that’s a good thing! Many of you no doubt spent hours in front … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Letting Go, Letting God

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

I recently lost a bracelet that had been a favorite of mine for more than 15 years. It was a gift from someone I was mentoring way back when. At the time it was given, my friend could not afford … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Persecution

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

If you are familiar with the writings of Paul, you know that he—and the believers of that day—suffered ongoing persecution on account of their faith in Christ. Paul ultimately gave his physical body for the sake of the Gospel. There … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: Suffering With Others

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:16 In the twelfth chapter of First Corinthians, Paul focuses our attention on spiritual gifts, explaining … Continue reading →

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Christian Living: A Sweet, Sweet Gift From God

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

Believers have an opportunity to serve God in a way they may never have imagined. Paul tells us in Romans 12:12a that we should be “devoted to prayer.” This is just one of a long list of instructions he gives … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Grace: Condsider What He Did For You

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” —2 Corinthians 5:21 Before we ever knew Jesus as Lord and Savior, we were dead in our … Continue reading →

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Sovereignty of God: Understanding the Incomprehensible

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Gail Knox - Word Within

The omniscience of God is mind-boggling for many believers. It’s not that God doesn’t want us to understand: He definitely does. All through scripture, He gives us everything we need to know about who He is and what He does. … Continue reading →

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