Do Not Fret
Psalm 37:1 "Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrong doers, for they will soon wither like grass." The summation of the psalm is that we are to be…
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The Map of Life
As long as God’s will is your destination, He will provide the map to get you there, so follow His map for your life and enjoy the journey.
He Leads and Guides Me
Sheep aren’t as dumb as most people think. They have figured out that all they need to do is to trust and follow the shepherd. It is sad that most of us seemingly intelligent…
Spiritual Distractions
Paul admonishes us “attend upon the Lord without distraction.” Like focusing on our driving, Christians need to be spiritually focused.
Wonderfully Made
We didn’t evolve from goo to the zoo, to you. We are a direct creation from the hand of God and we are wonderfully made. Never underestimate the power and creativity of the hand…
Having an Unsinkable Faith
Think about it. Is your faith unsinkable? When your physical boat sinks, are you going up or down?
The Thank You List
Over these past days, I have tried to examine every year of my life and think of what God did for me, even before I was saved. It has brought to mind things I…
Be an Encourager
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25 Encourage someone today and be prepared to receive back even more. In addition to making others day,…
Sin Whispers
God can rescue man from sin and eagerly awaits every opportunity to do so. His position remains steadfast and he is not blown by the winds of cultural change.
A Time to Throw Away
What are you holding onto that bogs you down and hinders you in your walk of faith? What ultimately meaningless “stuff” are you hoarding that holds you back in your spiritual growth? Whatever it…
The Detours of Life
Do you sometimes get irritated with the detours in your life? Do you realize that sometimes God has a purpose? Look at some prominent detours in the Bible. Detours, when we get off the…
He Cares for You!
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7
The New Is Here
God so loved the world He created that He gave sinful man A SECOND CHANCE by sending His only Son as our Savior, not only for us, but for the whole world. Will you…
Getting Charged Up
Stay spiritually fresh. Stay connected with God. Keep your spiritual batteries charged. If only I had a spiritual charge meter to tell me when I have only one bar left like on my phone.
Serving and Supporting
Some are called to serve and some to support. What is your mission?
The Battle for the Mind
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. “ Romans…
Tearing Down or Building Up?
Building up your temple with character, integrity, trustworthiness & respect. Be careful to not stumble & in an instant erase what God took years to build.
Never Give Up
Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Overcoming the World Step by Step
Sometimes life's situations can seem overwhelming, but we can count on God to give us what we need when we need it to work through life and overcome the world one step at a…