Obstacles or Pathways
Have you ever asked the Lord to draw you closer to Himself -- then, found an overwhelming trial lying between you and that closeness?
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Learning To Fail and Succeed in God
What fears are holding you back from boldly stepping into the abundant life God has for you? How could you overcome those fears through Christ?
It is Better…
It is better to be needy So He can give what’s best; It is better to be yielded So He can give you rest. It is better to be empty So He can be…
Praying the Scripture
This is a sample Prayer for God to continue His work in the hearts of those I love. You too can pray this people you love.
Developing Patience
James tells us to consider trials a joy (1:2). But we often fail at this, don't we? Humanly speaking, praising the Lord for tribulation is unnatural. However, doing so begins to make sense to…
A Life Under His Blessing
God loves you and me, my friend, even when we fail. He loves us enough to help us change our ways and move back to Him.
The Seal of Your Father’s Pleasure
God told his Son how he felt about him. He fed him with his words that nourished him with the vital emotional nutrients of sonship
Stop for a Moment
Stop for a moment just to listen. You see, it is when we surrender our control that we find total satisfaction in life. No longer will we work to be like everyone else, life…
Extending Grace to Others
or the past ten days, I have been contemplating God’s grace to us and how we, in turn, can extend grace to others.
Amazing Grace
“Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” When John Newton penned this promise, he did so out of personal experience
Be Confident in God’s Strength in You
God wants you to be confident that he’s pouring his strength into you so you can do whatever it takes to defeat these giants. God says you can take possession of an abundant life…
The Road Less Traveled
For much of my life, I have had this propensity to want to be in control. For a long time, fear kept me from turning over the keys to my Savior. Fear of what…
Like A Warm Blanket
There’s also great comfort in knowing God hears me and hears my prayers. He stands ready to receive all the prayers I lift up to Him.v
God the Ultimate First Responder!
I have to remind myself... God is the Ultimate First Responder!
God’s Love
God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded.
Good News for You
With all the negative news in the media, today I want to share with you some good news. God is still God, and he knows the plans that he has for you. That doesn't…
A Simple Promise for a Hurried Life
I just spent an unhurried weekend in an unhurried town with a good friend who’s never in a hurry. Coming from a hurried town and a hurried life, slowing down didn’t come easy. Until…
Filled with Joy and Peace
Hope and joy and peace sound terrific! Two things are vital for this to be a part of our lives. First, we must trust God to meet our needs and get us to where…
Life’s Greatest Investment
Today's Action Point: Recognizing myself as God's steward, I will prayerfully seek to learn what He would have me to d
Be Strengthened In The Lord
Always strengthen yourself in God's word, for clarity, help and divine direction concerning any situation.
A New Year Prayer
A New Year Prayer by Gail Rodgers. From the Bible comes this beautiful and powerful prayer of David. A perfect prayer to write out and keep as a daily prayer throughout this new year.
Looking for a New Road
Are you aware of having certain patterns in your life that you are unable - even unwilling to change? They seem so entrenched, so beyond your ability to do anything about.