Miserable on the Mountain
When we sin, it may create a sense of alienation from God (and understandably so), but the days of actual separation are over. God is always ready to listen to our repentive prayers and…
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Be Careful What You Pray For
We need to be careful what we pray for. If God’s bottom line is to make us more like Jesus, then we should start praying like it’s ours too. Dear God, make me more…
Let God See You Naked
Is it possible that we lack David’s bravery because we don’t fully trust God? We may ask: What will He ask me to change? What will it cost me? But there’s nothing to fear.…
Fearing the Father
We sometimes treat God like a strict teacher who hands out grades, awards, and detentions. We make our good behavior the determining factor for receiving good things from Him.
The Next Best Thing
The next thing God wants you to do is always the best thing for you. Dear Jesus, please help me understand the next thing You want me to do to become more like You
Shattering Walls of Fear
The gospel calls us to move toward those who are different, not away from them. Of course we need common sense and shouldn’t put ourselves in harm’s way.
No Rubber Stamps
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 God
Never Too Old
You’re never too old to bear witness to the Prince of Peace. God is no respecter of age. He doesn’t retire people from His service when their bodies start to wear out.
Jesus is not a Debt Collector
“So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has
I Dared to Ask
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36
The Ultimate Fighting Champion
"The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him ..." Psalm 25:14a