Sometimes I cringe at how often we make judgments about people’s behavior or actions from things we hear or read or see. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:6-8 Remember this, God is fair!
Read more..Give an encouraging word. “Encourage each other” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 How often do we take the time to look in people’s eyes or discern facial expressions or body language or even read between the lines of an e-mail?
Read more..Have you heard of the song - Count Your Blessings, Name Them One by One? This is a devotional about that song.
Read more..Anna is over ninety years old and, because of a chemical imbalance, has suffered from depression periodically for thirty-five years. She has a vital relationship with the Lord, though.
Read more..Freedom of Forgiveness: The church is full of sinners. Christ longs to show compassion toward us all. “So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Read more..If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
Read more..What replaces the joy in our lives? The following is a list of circumstances that might be our “joy robbers.” •Fear of the future, fear of a health situation, fear of losing control. •Fear of being alone, fear of change, fear of looking silly, fear of losing your job, fear of financial debt, fear of growing old, and fear of losing physical attractiveness. •Anger, jealousy, a critical attitude, worry, and many more.
Read more..What an amazing friend! He is always there for us - caring, listening, loving. He never leaves us. He is always the same and He is always there. Our Stability (the Rock)!
Read more..Prayer: Father, thank You for Your Spirit whose life flows in and out of us, touching everyone we meet every day. Amen
Read more..What is it?: A way of loving others when God’s Spirit moves within us causing us to want to pray for others and giving us thoughts (ways) to do it.”
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