No Child Ever Leaves God’s Sight
“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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Take Every Thought Captive
Change the thoughts, and you change the person. What happens when we fill our minds with thoughts of God’s love?
In a Storm
Jesus knows we’re in a storm. Why doesn’t he come? Be assured—He is closer than you’ve ever dreamed!
When We Miss the Target
God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
He is Able
If your Father is God and you have a problem on your hands, what do you do? Scripture tells us what to do.
You Are His
You are who God says you are: “spiritually alive.” Heavenly positioned, “seated with him in the heavenly realms.” “One with Jesus Christ.”
Dealing with the Past
Anger: The relentless invader of silence .The noise of the soul. The unseen irritant of the heart.
Guarding Your Hearts
For most of us, thought management is, well, un-thought of! Jesus wants you to have a heart like his.
Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.
Second Chances
Questions: Is there someone in your life who deserves a second chance? Is it time to find forgiveness for them, regardless of how they've hurt you in the past?
What a Difference a Leaf Makes
Encourage those who are struggling. Don’t know what to say?
Satan’s Destructive Lies
Satan has come to steal, kill, and destroy. To steal your peace, to kill your dreams, to destroy your future. Satan has deputized people to peddle his poison.
Give You Your Bag of Burdens
Worry is the burlap bag of burdens. It’s overflowing with “whaddifs” and “howells.” Whaddif after all my dieting, I find that lettuce is fattening and chocolate isn’t? Howell we pay our baby’s tuition?”
We Can Depend on God
God will keep his promises. It must happen because of who God is. And because God’s promises are unbreakable, our hope is unshakable.
At Peace with Yourself
Admit to God your soul secrets you’ve never dealt with. He’s just waiting for you to ask Him for help. You’ll be glad you did
When We Love Them, We Love Him
None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus. Who would want to miss a chance to do that? Continue reading...
Not Guilty
Every moment of your life your accuser is filing charges against you. He has noticed every error and marked each slip … Try to forget your past; he’ll remind you. Try to undo your…
Let Him Change Your Mind
God…changes the man by changing the mind. And how does it happen? By…considering the glory of Christ…
His Wings Shelter You
From how many winds is God protecting you? His wing, at this moment, shields you. A slanderous critic heading toward your desk is interrupted by a phone call. A burglar en route to your…
You Belong to God
You can have peace in the midst of the storms of life because you are not alone. You belong to God!
He Understands
It’s not every day that you find someone who will give you a second chance - much less someone who will give you a second chance every day. But in Jesus, Peter found both.
God is Moved by Your Prayers
We can do much after we pray. But we should do nothing before we pray. Let’s start with prayer.
God Uses People
Sinners, the ungodly, the imperfect, the fearful! Why does God choose such losers to change the world?
Living in God’s Presence
Living in God’s Presence: How do I live in God's presence? How do I detect his unseen hand on my shoulder and his inaudible voice in my ear?