When we have sinned, we are prone to think that, even though God forgives us, our life of service is finished. Our reputation is ruined. We’re a complete failure. Satan wants us to live in defeat, ...
Read more..Many of us weep at the thought of death. Do you? Do you dread your death? And is your dread of death robbing your joy of life?
Read more..“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it leads only to evil” Psalm 37:8
Read more..What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ's sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end.
Read more..Whenever I get to a place where life seems more than I can handle, there’s that still, small voice that nudges me: “Remember, be still & know that I am God..”
Read more..Action Point: At the first sign of a fear in my life, I will commit it to the Lord and trust Him for deliverance, and I will seek to help others whose hearts are filled with fear. I will seek to introduce them to the Prince of Peace - the God of all comfort.
Read more..I had some flu virus, which laid me out totally. Even breathing was an effort, with my ribs feeling sore. I sat still for twelve hours
Read more..No one else did what Jesus did. Therefore no one else is worthy of our worship. Only Jesus, together with God the Father — the Savior and Creator of the world — is worthy to receive power, wealth, strength, wisdom, glory, honor, thanks, and praise.
Read more..Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
Read more..What does your presence bring to those you encounter? You can’t manage anyone’s responses to life except your own. However, paying attention to your own responses will help you think about what you are bringing to encounters you have with others.
Read more..Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?
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