Thoughts By All

2019-02-24

God Is Near

God is as near as your next breath!“Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s!” (vs. 15).

2019-02-23

You Will Rejoice

Once you and I truly experience the joy of the Lord, no one can rob us of that joy!

2019-02-22

Tangled Cords

Tangled cords cause frustration. If not carefully held separate while being pulled, they quickly tangle into infuriating snarls that take long minutes to unscramble.

2019-02-22

My Grace is Sufficient

Prayer: Patient and loving Shepherd, guard my heart from discouragement in tough times and guard it from arrogance in good times.

2019-02-21

He Knows How You Feel

I’ve heard people say, “Why talk to God about my problems? He can’t understand.” According to the Bible--he can!

2019-02-21

The Beggar’s Plight

I was two years old when I first saw beggars sitting on the side of the road. They were the poorest of the poor in the country where I grew up. Their contorted bodies, sometimes sightless eyes, flat expressions, and plaintive voices unnerved me.

2019-02-20

Peace and the Holy Spirit

The peace Jesus gives is unlike anything the world calls peace. It is peace IN the turmoil of day-to-day living. It is a peace that steadies you and a calm that encases you even with life is not calm around you.

2019-02-20

The Holy Spirit: Giver of Gifts

Jesus Christ knew all about the human tendency to feel inadequate. That is why He assured His followers they would receive a Helper—the Holy Spirit—

2019-02-19

Hold Tight to Faith

When every step you take looks like a dark, foggy path And life feels like a constant uphill climb, It's easy to grow discouraged And think about giving up.

2019-02-18

Caution! Don’t Jump the Due Process

Today, the world is almost accelerating faster than the wind. Proverbs 14:16 "The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence."

2019-02-17

The Lord Confides in Those Who Fear Him

Where does true deliverance come from? Only from God. Deliverance is found in God through deep reverential respect for his holiness and might, through living in covenant relationship with him, and through maintaining our focus on him.

2019-02-08

God’s Good Gifts

Ever feel like you have nothing? Just look at the gifts [God] has given you: “Every good action and every perfect gift is from God.” James 1:17 (NCV)

2019-02-07

Treasures in Jars of Clay

God promises that the pure in heart will see Him. When He gave us His Spirit to live in us, this was our guarantee that He would keep His promise.

2019-02-07

Clay in His Hands

"But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You our potter; and all we are the work of Your hand." Isaiah 64:8 I am His workmanship, on the potter’s wheel, and I am being changed.

2019-02-04

Prayer Journey

Father, we know You want to have a close, growing relationship with us. Lord, we also want to know You more. Deep within our souls we want to know You. Amen.

2019-02-02

Mountaintops

The exhilaration that must be felt and the sense that you are capable of attempting anything in life must be a small part of what we feel when we have a God centred mountaintop experience.

2019-02-02

Maker of Heaven and Earth

In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.

2019-02-01

Approachable

Friend, be friendly - and listen. God will use you to reach others for Christ! You need to be easy to talk to, friendly, and a good listener. They are great qualities to draw someone to Christ!

2019-01-29

Savor

We need to give ourselves permission to savor quiet, restful moments. They will refresh you. They will remind you who you are. You will have a new outlook on life and all that is going on around you.

2019-01-29

Spend Time with Him

Spend time waiting on God. And, at the end of the day, thank God for the good parts. Question Him about the hard parts. Seek His mercy. Seek His strength.

2019-01-28

I Was Watching You

The expression, “actions speak louder than words” comes to mind. Dear Father, I desire to honor you. Show me the areas of my life where my words and actions do not match. Thank you for your Spirit’s presence in my life that gives me the strength to live consistent with your word. Amen.

2019-01-26

Love Like God

Having trouble putting up with ungrateful relatives or cranky neighbors? God puts up with you when you act the same. “He is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked”

2019-01-24

Dealing With Guilty Feelings

Guilt comes from a feeling of responsibility for some wrongdoing. But not all guilt stems from ungodly actions. Addressing guilt quickly is important.

2019-01-24

God’s Grace

All the Grace I need He freely gives. I am flawed. Every day I miss the mark. I lose patience and say things the wrong way which means I shouldn’t have said them at all. I forget to pray for someone I assured I would remember their prayer request.

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