Blessed Peacemakers
Thought: Through the enabling of God's Holy Spirit, I will seek ways to become a peacemaker in building bridges of love, trust and understanding where there is now conflict, discord and even hate.
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Quick and Powerful
Choose the Word of God in every possible situation, allowing it to be its own best defense. God's Word will never return unto Him void.
You can Know the Spirit’s Fullness
Jesus knew His disciples were fruitless, quarreling, ambitious, self-centered men, so - on the eve of His crucifixion - He told them,
A New Quality of Life
What is my number 1 priority as a Christian? The answer is simply: to glorify God.
He Honors the Humble
It is part of God's plan to abase the proud and raise up the humble. Our goal should be committed service for the Savior. We should let Him take care of the honoring and…
The Heavens Declare God’s Glory
The vast expanse of creation captivated David, and instinctively he knew that God, who created it all, was his God and he could trust Him with his life.
God is a Loving God
Are you having difficulty trusting God because of an unfortunate early relationship with your father or mother? If so, I encourage you to do what Roger did.
Peace and Joy
“Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do. Remember that the Lord is coming soon. Don’t…
Hunger and Thirst
Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness, for the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, you can claim that fullness and power right now by faith.
The Supernatural Power of Praise
Praise is a form of sacrifice. Ninth, praise makes for a more joyful life. Tenth, praise enhances human relationships. Eleventh, praise is a supernatural expression of faith.
Prayer Has Great Power
...pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results" James 5:1
He Rewards All Who Look for Him
I will never be able to live the Christian life through my own self-efforts. My only hope for victory, power and fruitfulness is to trust Christ to live His resurrection life in and through…
He Will Tell You
There is a difference between temptation and sin. Temptation is the initial impression to do something contrary to God's will. Such impressions come to all people, even as they did to the Lord, and…
Mercy and Grace
The average Christian spends so little time at the throne of grace, so little time beholding the face of our Lord. As a result, he does not really believe that mercy and grace are…
He Has Not Deserted Me
God has made it possible for us to please Him by giving us His Holy Spirit to indwell, enable and empower us for service.
The Holy Spirit Will Speak
Holy Spirit Devotional - Certain conditions must prevail, of course, before the Holy Spirit can speak through us. But they are easily met.
Everything is Possible
God’s indwelling Holy Spirit, making possible the supernatural life, constantly empowers and enables us to reach out and attempt great and mighty things for God – always an outreach that involves the needs of…
Never Alone
Do you feel deserted, alone, rejected? Do you have problems with your family, work, school, or health? Whatever may be your need, Jesus is waiting to make His presence as real to you as…
Not Hard at All
I will obey God and trust Christ to defeat sin and evil pleasure in my life, so that I can live a supernatural life and help take His gospel to all men throughout the…
Nothing You Cannot Do
In short, you have no burden, no problem, no need that is too big for our Lord to handle. “Ye receive not, because ye ask not,”
Praise Brings Blessings
I would like to suggest several reasons why I believe praising God so important in the life of the believer.
The Holy Spirit Enlightens
When you spend time daily in Bible reading and study, your life will change. After reading God’s word consistently for several months, you will be amazed by the things God has done in your…
Wonderful Friendship
Thought: When I look for a faithful friend, my first thought will be of Christ Himself, who truly qualifies as my very best friend.