Cling to the Lord
Are you clinging to the Lord? When you are clinging to Him, you will go where He is going and fit into His way. It is an act of the will.
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Jesus is Always There
God is good. He does not abandon us. He is always there. He cares about us and His work. Have you had a surprise problem lately? Don’t fret, listen to Him whisper promises in…
The Gentle Christian
How do I embrace a gentle spirit when I have been hurt and/or deceived? There is only one way. Open myself to Christ and ask Him to develop a gentle, discerning spirit within me.
God Guides Us
God cares for His children so much. He is such an organizer that it is nothing for Him to arrange our lives in such a way so we are available to help people in…
Learning to be Content
Contentment in all situations is the goal. Learning how to be content is the challenge, and that only happens when we realize that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” (Philippians…
Eagerly Watch
“In the morning, I lay requests before You and wait in expectation” Psalm 5:3 “Katherine, when was the last time you were that anxious to see how God was going to answer your prayer?”
Prayers of Mercy
After reading Catherine Marshall’s book, I began to pray "mercy" prayers. Just a simple prayer like, "Lord, have mercy on ______."
Love is Patient and Kind
God looks at people’s hearts. Isaiah 11:3 has this to say about Christ, “He will not judge by the way things look. He will not judge by what people say.”
A Thought about Gratitude
There have also been so many times when I have not taken the time to thank the giver of a gift for me. Those who gave me a gift would have likewise felt empty…
Measurable Goals
We can set big goals (lifetime) or little ones (clean the deep freeze). We can set spiritual goals, self-improvement goals, career, educational, fun, weight-loss, housekeeping, decorating or cleaning goals.
The Way of Love
1 Corinthians 13. I had not read this passage in (The Message, Eugene Peterson’s paraphrased version), until today. I
Going to See the King
Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus? When was the last time you thought about His return? We get so busy with living that we forget
What the Lord Values
Christ never undervalues a kind word spoken, or underestimates a loving deed done in His name.
Sitting on the Fence
“I have decided that sitting on the fence is not a God thing,” I told my family. “Chose you this day, whom you will serve” Joshua 24:15
The Only Totally Fair Judge!
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…
Encouraging Word
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…
Count Your Blessings
Have you heard of the song - Count Your Blessings, Name Them One by One? This is a devotional about that song.
Freedom of Forgiveness
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”
Fear or Love
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.
Joy Robbers
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…
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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)!
Overflowing With Life!
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your Spirit whose life flows in and out of us, touching everyone we meet every day. Amen