2022-01-08
Hope that Makes Us Bold
Holy God, thank you for reminding me of the great hope that I have in Jesus. May I always keep that hope in the forefront of my mind and may that hope make me bold. Amen.
Read more..Thoughts By Suzanne Benner
2021-11-23
Reconciliation
In Christ, we discover not only restored intimacy with God, but the pathway to healed fellowship with our family and our former friends. Jesus brings peace to our souls.
Read more..2021-10-21
Changed
“The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” (1 Samuel 10:6) Read on....
Read more..2021-09-12
Lifelong Learners
Jesus, I want to learn from you. I want to think right. I want to hear the Spirit’s voice and obey.
Read more..2021-06-27
Confidence in Time of Need
I need grace. Selfishness keeps me from faithfully representing Jesus every day. Pride contaminates the service I offer God. Fear submerges the longing to love Jesus most of all. Maybe you can relate. Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace...
Read more..2021-06-14
Worthy
As you look around you, worship and praise the Creator who has provided for all our needs in wonderful ways and is also preparing us for a new, sinless creation whose glory and beauty is beyond anything we can imagine.
Read more..2021-06-10
Hear the Voice
Today, if you choose, you can hear the voice of Jesus and live.
Read more..2021-05-26
In God Alone
Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can only find what I’m looking for in you. Amen.
Read more..2021-04-18
A Day’s Portion Every Day
Daily, I must come to Jesus and his Word to find nourishment for the day. I cannot stockpile communion with God. A double serving on Sunday will not feed me through the week. Instead, I must sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to his voice every day.
Read more..2021-04-10
Faith Walk
The cliche “slow and steady wins the race” contains a grain of truth. How we live today affects our lifelong journey.
Read more..2020-09-28
If You Will, You Can
Trust requires humility. Asking admits need. Expressing our deepest desire leaves us vulnerable. By seeking a specific outcome, we risk disappointment.
Read more..2020-09-12
Die Daily
Jesus turned the world upside-down with an amazing pronouncement. “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39).
Read more..2020-06-05
The Least of These
Jesus tells us to care for the marginalized rather than the rich, beautiful, and influential.
Read more..2019-10-30
Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You
Thank you, Lord God, for having mercy on me and saving me. May your Holy Spirit make me bold in telling everyone what you have done for me. Amen.
Read more..2019-07-31
Serve As Jesus Did
Thought - Think of a practical way that you can serve someone you know and make a plan to do it today. Next, ask God to provide you with an opportunity to serve a stranger today.
Read more..2019-03-02
Promise of Redemption
To redeem means to buy back or pay off–to satisfy a debt. Isaiah prophesies a day of atonement, a time of cleansing, a sure salvation. Isaiah 44:22 “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”
Read more..2018-11-25
The Power of Life and Death
Life-giving words come from a righteous and wise person. What incredible power we have been given! Instead of cheap words or trite platitudes, we can offer rare treasures.
Read more..2018-01-10
The Lie that Leads to Pride
Pride corrupts power, great skill, wealth, beauty, and wisdom. The insidious work of pride rises from a faulty belief. When we think our knowledge, our beauty, our influence, our abilities, or our belongings come from ourselves, we believe a lie.
Read more..2017-08-11
Entrust Youself to God
A Devotional on seeking justice: Deep within us resides a longing for justice. We want evil punished and good rewarded.
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