Nehemiah 6:9
"They were all trying to frighten us, thinking,
'Their hands will get too weak for the work,
and it will not be completed.'
But I prayed, 'Now strengthen my hands.'"
'Their hands will get too weak for the work,
and it will not be completed.'
But I prayed, 'Now strengthen my hands.'"
Our GoalsGoals:
Strong Hands Enterprises provides biblical education so that participants can
We provide:
Audience: Strong Hands Enterprises, LLC has participated both in non-denominational workplace studies and denominational-sponsored church events in order to provide clear Bible teaching across racial and denominational lines. Strong Hands Enterprises, LLC does not replace the local church, but encourages participation within one's church context. Attendees include women, men and youth. |
Principles of Strong Hands Enterprises, LLCStrong Hands Enterprises focuses on Biblical education. As such, it is not primarily a “women’s ministry” nor a “youth/college ministry.” Strong Hands seeks to provide education and training to any age that can understand and use what is being taught.
Strong Hands believes that God, through His Word, transforms the mind and heart, and therefore focuses the majority of its resources on developing a clear understanding of Scripture from its historical, cultural, and geographical context. Strong Hands neither promotes itself nor accepts opportunities on the basis of personality or name recognition, rather it seeks to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in each situation. Strong Hands' purpose is not to create a separate social context for participants as they receive the Word of God, but is to equip participants with the Word of God so that they can mature in the contexts of which they are already a part. Strong Hands realizes that foundational Bible knowledge must be simple-to-understand, clearly-presented, and retain the integrity of conservative, biblical scholarship. Personal interaction and questions are encouraged. |
HistoryIn Fall 2010, the original idea for Strong Hands Enterprises was to address both the physical fitness and spiritual fitness needs of those in the Columbia, SC area. It quickly became apparent that while there was overwhelming access to physical fitness resources, there was a felt need for clear Bible content not only in Columbia but beyond.
Because of the number of opportunities to teach the Story of the Bible, women's events, retreats, and workplace studies, in June 2012, the process of becoming a non-profit organization was researched. This research revealed that starting a non-profit would require personnel and financial resources beyond its current capacity. For maximal financial accountability, minimal structural red-tape and great flexibility to follow the opportunities that arise, Strong Hands Enterprises incorporated as an LLC in October 2012 with the express purpose of functioning as a Bible educational and equipping ministry. Statement of FaithWe confess and agree with the Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. We hold that The Bible alone is the inspired and authoritative Word of God for faith and practice. Salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ alone and is initiated by God's grace, not as a result of one's meritorious works, so that He alone receives all glory. |
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Contacting Strong Hands Enterprises, LLCGiving to Strong Hands Enterprises, LLCBecause Strong Hands Enterprises, LLC is not a 501c3 organization, the receipts given cannot be used for tax-deductible purposes.
But because Strong Hands Enterprises, LLC is a ministry, gifts do go toward meeting ministry expenses. To find out more information about the financial set-up of Strong Hands Enterprises, LLC, click here. |
What does "Strong Hands" mean?
The term "Strong Hands" is actually a financial term. It refers to investors who can make an investment for the future and then are willing to stick it out during difficult times. Only 2% of futures-contract holders are considered "strong hands investors." The majority are fickle and lack the resources and fortitude to last out a downturn. They almost always close out their position for something more immediate.
(www.investopedia.com/terms/stronghands.asp and www.livecheap.com)
Five times the term "strong hands" is referred to in the Bible, and it always conveys the idea of persevering during difficulty in order to obtain a long-range goal. Hebrews 11 states that "without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Then it gives a list of "top strong hands investors": Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab...and summarizes their lives by saying, "these were commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised." (11:39)
They were willing to hang on through the difficulties of their time for the long-term reward that can only be realized in eternity.
The author of Hebrews concludes by exhorting us to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us" by fixing our eyes on Jesus. (12:1,2)
God's promises are for those who take hold of them and invest their very lives in what He has said. Regardless of the obstacles you have faced, may you be found to be a strong hands investor who knows the Lord Jesus Christ and always gives yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (I Cor. 15:58)
(www.investopedia.com/terms/stronghands.asp and www.livecheap.com)
Five times the term "strong hands" is referred to in the Bible, and it always conveys the idea of persevering during difficulty in order to obtain a long-range goal. Hebrews 11 states that "without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Then it gives a list of "top strong hands investors": Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab...and summarizes their lives by saying, "these were commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised." (11:39)
They were willing to hang on through the difficulties of their time for the long-term reward that can only be realized in eternity.
The author of Hebrews concludes by exhorting us to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us" by fixing our eyes on Jesus. (12:1,2)
God's promises are for those who take hold of them and invest their very lives in what He has said. Regardless of the obstacles you have faced, may you be found to be a strong hands investor who knows the Lord Jesus Christ and always gives yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. (I Cor. 15:58)
