2020-11-21
A Little Frayed
The frenzied pace we sometimes choose to keep can take a toll on our homes and impact our relationships. When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it out on those closest to us.
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2020-11-20
Seed Planter
How much faith do you need to plant a seed and to make it grow? Planting feels like a lot of work without seeing much results on the spot.
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David’s Tears
When I was young, most boys were told that a man doesn't cry. It showed emotional weakness and loss of control. A boy that cried was told he was acting like a girl! But in Psalm 86, David declared, “Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry to You all day long.”
Read more..2020-11-16
Putting Out Fires
Wickedness is like fire, it does not stay in one place, but burns out of control.
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Jonah Just Doesn’t Get it
Jonah was so caught up in his own self-righteousness that, in the end, all he could care about was himself and a stupid plant. Meanwhile, God was having compassion for a hundred and twenty thousand people who were trapped in their own ignorance, along with many animals, which God cared about, too.
Read more..2020-11-15
Talk the Walk
Is it possible to tame our tongue?Only with God’s help. Practically, think before speaking. Choose and use words wisely – intentionally avoiding gossip, soul-searing slander
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Pay Back Time
The Holy Spirit is the guide who nudges our heart when we are prone to get off God’s track. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.
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Leaning on God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
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Soulful Rest
Jesus saw the burdens that were put on the people and knew how weary they felt. He called the people to come to him instead.
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Words
“You are a good boy.” in my mind, I thought, “Really, am I really good?” You see, no one had ever described me in this way.
Read more..2020-11-09
A Prayer for the Nearness of God
Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the eyes of my heart on you today and take your presence with me wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Read more..2020-11-08
Suffering Alone
At some point, we all experience heartache. But one thing is certain: Jesus will be standing by our side to strengthen and deliver us in our time of need.
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