Living in God’s Joy and Peace
A Prayer to stay Living in God's Joy and Peace amidst trials
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The Right Vision
God has the right vision — he has seen the homeland. He has the right directions — he has cut the path.
When Children Come
My children often show me the very basics of our humanness. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as…
God with us Now Residing . . .
How interesting that God chose shepherds as recipients of the “birth announcement” of the Savior. Shepherds weren’t men who worshipped in sanctuaries with stained glass windows.
God’s Strength Covers Me
Say this as a prayer – In faith, I know this to be true: I know my God goes before me and comes behind me (Psalm 139:5). He is “my refuge, a...
Light of the World
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14
Praying for Results
We must enter into an expectant spirit of prayer, knowing that, when we meet His conditions, God will hear and answer us.
Knowledge and Wisdom
For a nation of people, many of whom are “educated beyond their intelligence,” as an anonymous wit once observed, America sorely lacks a sufficiency of men with real wisdom – that which is given…
Overcoming Failure
Victory is God’s will for the believer’s life. But sometimes we can find ourselves falling repeatedly into the same sin. One reason is incomplete repentance. The second reason for failure is an inadequate view…
Never Give Up
Many received help from God, and it is certain He won’t fail you— never give up!
Peace I Leave You
You and I don’t have the responsibility of making decisions that will affect world peace or war, but Jesus did provide the possibility for us to have inner peace and He wants us to…
Protected by Peace
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 God tells me exactly how HE will guard my heart and mind and help me tend to the wellspring…
That You May Overflow
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Try Tithing
In the natural way of thinking, tithing doesn’t make sense if you are in debt; however, let me give you a promise from God: “Bring all your tithes…if you do, I will open up…
God’s Chosen People
We all make choices every day. I choose to walk the Colossians 3 way. Colossians 3:12-15 As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
A Poem of Hope
I feel the arms of God around me, as I lay on my bed at night. Asleep, I feel the Angel's touch- I'm surrounded and held tight.
The Position of Hope
God of hope is the essence of your Father. It is who He is, and you are in Him (Romans 15:13).
Your Father’s Heart Longs for You
God loves you as much as He loves His Son. His love for you is way beyond anything you can imagine. Rest in His presence and let His peace quiet your mind.
God Guided Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem
Can you see how God used circumstances to guide his Holy plan and how he uses circumstances to speak to us even now?
David’s Tears
When I was young, most boys were told that a man doesn't cry. It showed emotional weakness and loss of control. A boy that cried was told he was acting like a girl! But…
Living in God’s Joy and Peace
‘The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite…
Healing Words from a Dialogue with God
John Piper says, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." Will you find your well of satisfaction, your fountain of life, in Him?
Enough of This Frenzy
We scamper and scurry, trying to please God, collecting merit badges and brownie points, scowling at anyone who questions our accomplishments. The result? The weariest people on earth.