One More Reason to Praise
s children of God, we have the ability to obey God’s laws if we are filled continually with the Holy Spirit and refuse to obey the old evil nature within us. Question: Thinking back…
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Blessed are the Humble
As commonly interpreted, the word “blessed” means “happy” You and I are assured of happiness when we are making conscious strides toward humility. All of this becomes possible as we yield to God’s indwelling…
He Can Help!
The Word of God is the secret of faith. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
How to Love the Unlovable
"How can I really love that person?" I encourage you to make a list of those whom you don't like and begin to love them by faith. "By this all men will know you…
He is My Helper
With the Lord as our helper, mere man can do nothing to us or against us except that which God permits (Acts 4:28). Whatever trials we face, the fact remains that God will be…
The Key to Real Joy
...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Covered with His Love
"Who is the greatest person who ever lived? Who has done more good for mankind than anyone else?" JESUS of Nazareth
Shine Like the Sun
May we never underestimate the power of a glowing face that stems from time spent with God.
He’s in the Midst
You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
He Fulfills God’s Promises
Do you claim God's promises so that you can live a supernatural life? "Jesus Christ, the Son of God--isn't one to say 'yes' when he means 'no'. He always does exactly what He says.…
He Brings You Comfort
If I had only one message to proclaim to the Christian world, it would be this: how to know and experience, moment by moment, day by day, the reality of the fullness and power…
Abundant Life for the Asking
If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also. Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith.
Underneath: Everlasting Arms
Susan was broken-hearted. She had just lost her first child at birth. The trauma of that experience had affected her relationship with her husband and with everyone else around her. She had become cynical…
His Word Remains Forever
Today's Thought: I will place my complete confidence in God's unchanging Word and will rest upon His faithful promises to all believers for supernatural living.
He Bears and He Gives
Thought: Today I will take careful inventory of my burdens and my worries and be sure that I am casting them all on the Lord with the certain knowledge that He cares for me.…
The Supernatural Power of God’s Love
Think of it! Christ’s forgiveness is so great and compassionate that He will not allow anything or anyone to condemn us or separate us from His supernatural love.
A Singing Heart
The language of heaven is praise. Listen to music that causes your heart to sing praises to God. Also, saturate your mind with the Word of God. The psalms especially exalt and honor God…
Help for Hard Times
Thought: At all times of difficulty in my life - spiritual, material, physical - I will look for God's hand of blessing in the joyful assurance that He cares for me.
He Hears Our Cries
God knows the hopes of humble people, and He will hear our cries and comfort our hearts. Sometimes He withholds the rain; other times He sends the rain and with it the outpouring of…
Abundant, Supernatural Life
My friend Randy had given up on the Christian life. He said, "I have tried, but failed so many times; nothing seems to work. God doesn't hear my prayers, and I am tired of…
Like a Sweet Perfume
"...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequently begins a chapter or a verse with a note of praise.
We are His Friends
Through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, I will begin to see myself as God sees me: loved, forgiven, holy, righteous, spiritually mature, aggressive and fruitful for the glory of God. Today I will…