Ten Times More
Someone once said, “If you believe one-tenth of what you say you believe you should be ten times more excited than you are.” And I ask myself the question: Where and why do we…
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Living, Listening, Loving and Laughing
My resolutions for this year are quite simple: Live, Listen, Love, Laugh. I want to ‘live’ more for the Lord, I want to ‘listen’ more to the Lord, I want to ‘love’ more in…
Great Anticipation
Looking back at the different phases in our life is like reviewing a book. Each chapter starts with great anticipation and usually ends with reflection and questions of tomorrow.
Been There Done That
A small hug, a hand on the arm or some small gesture of contact if no words come to mind. A gesture that says, "I'm here for you."
Obstacle or Opportunity
When we are stuck in any situation we don’t like, our natural reaction is to question. Yet, what if that situation is a divine appointment? Is this situation an obstacle or an opportunity?
For the Good of Others
"Lord God our Father, whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, we do it all for Your glory. Help us as we try not to cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks…
Protection and Direction
Thank-you gracious and mighty God for your 'protecting' cover by day and the 'directing' fire by night. And also for your 'providing' loving arms that carry us all the time. In Jesus name, amen.…
Pat on the Back
Ever notice how difficult it is to give yourself a pat on the back? It takes someone else to do it for us. When we do it ourselves it becomes a self proclamation and…
Confidence
The dictionary defines confidence as the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; and the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. We read that, “faith is confidence…
The Root of the Problem
Our lives are similar. We let thing grow into our lives that can smother us.
It’s in the Response
Jesus was at Peter’s house when Peter’s mother got a fever. Jesus healed her and
Power, Love and Self Discipline
How quickly we can get that run down feeling when continually being faced by those we tend not to like.
Dear Friends
I don't say thank you often enough to my friends for being part of my life. It is the mosaic of people like you in my life that makes me who I am.
Thanksgiving in Our Hearts
My prayer for us this week : “Lord we shout to you with joy. We worship you our Lord with gladness; and come before you with joyful songs. We know that you Lord are…
Knowledge vs Wisdom
My prayer for us this week: "Heavenly Father we are so grateful that the wisdom you give us is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial…
Prayer, First or Last Resort?
#DailyDevotional PRAYER, FIRST OR LAST RESORT? Isn't it just like prayer? We try everything else first instead of praying first.
Heart Pierced for Christ
According to the Old Testament a Hebrew servant (or slave) was to be freed after
Was Blind but Now I See – Acts 9
The ninth chapter of the book of Acts tells the story of Saul’s conversion. In
Missed Opportunity
Do you have missed opportunities in your life that you would like to make right?