When Fear Takes Over
I have always been a fearful person. I have even experienced panic attacks. When I am fearful, I tell myself this truth: God is with me and I can trust Him to keep me…
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Waiting on God
Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
Faithfulness
We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
What We Do Know?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Just a Little Kindness
Do you know the secret to a lasting marriage? Kindness! It is a choice that we all make on a daily basis, but it is like giving water to a thirsty soul, knowing how thirsty we…
Impossibilities
In our rich culture, there are a lot of young (and old!) men and women who do not want to give up everything to follow Jesus.
How to Recognize the Counterfeit
It’s hard to know what is true anymore! Father, please help me to take hold of what is true in a world that has so much that is false and counterfeit, and to know…
Giving Freely to Others
How can you freely give to others in the way that God has freely given you all that you need for his Kingdom work?
A Solitary Place
Father, thank you for sweet times of solitude and prayer that help us prepare for a day of serving others! Help us to bring you all of our worship and concerns, as we head…
A Yoke of Freedom or Bondage
Is the tension between the freedom that Christ came to give you, and the weight of fulfilling the law has been struggle for you?
Giving Fear an Eviction Notice
Father, thank you for your perfect love that can drive out my fears! Please be the ideal tenant in my life and continually evict any scary feelings I may have of being punished or…
Sleepless Nights
As I have gone through a very stressful time I have found myself “socially distancing” from God in my grief and concern.
Wait on God
Waiting is hard. Aren’t you glad that when we call out to God, we know that he will answer? He DOES care!
A Reason for Tears
If you find that you are crying a lot lately, here is a final encouragement from Psalms 30:5b: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning!
The Blame Game’s Source
Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?
Abundant Life?
Are you a weary sheep? Are you tired from trying to do life on your own? Surrender and allow the shepherd to find you and carry you back on his shoulders to safety!
Walking Through Storms
As we all walk through the storms of life, there is someone walking beside us who controls the “wind and the waves” and who gives us a reason for hope!
Say You’re Sorry
Why should we admit it when we are wrong? According to the verse above, it is to be assured of God's forgiveness and to be cleansed from our “dirtiness.”
Pride & Prejudice Today
There is a classic movie based on a book written by Jane Austen that portrays how both personal pride and prejudice affect relationships. Much misunderstanding and hurt occurs when these two attributes collide!
Putting Out Fires
Wickedness is like fire, it does not stay in one place, but burns out of control.
Being Angry
I used to think that Christians should never get angry, but the Bible acknowledges that we will be angry sometimes. The issue is what we do with our anger.
