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He Can Heal the Hurt
I caught my husband making love to another woman. He swore it would never happen again. He begged me to forgive him, but I could not - would not.
Encourage One Another
Dee didn’t pick me because I was good. He called my name for one reason only. He was my big brother. And on that day he decided to be a good big brother.
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
“May He enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope His call holds for you.” Ephesians 1:18 What [does] it mean to be just like Jesus? The world has…
Jesus Became Like Us
John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and lived among us.” The God of the universe left the glory of heaven and moved into the neighborhood. Our neighborhood! Why? Because He loves to be with…
A Christmas Prayer
Lord Jesus, We, like the wise men, are looking for a star. This Christmas, we ask you, heal us, help us and be born anew in us. In a new hope, Your Children
Voices in Our Head
Jesus is in the presence of God at this very moment standing up for us.
The Merciful
Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us. The dynamic of giving grace is the key to understanding grace. For it is when we…
God Knows Us by Name
We need a shepherd. We need a shepherd to care for us and to guide us. And we have one. ONE who knows us by name.
Serve One Another
Let's follow Jesus' example. Let's "put on the apron of humility, to serve one another"
Saying ‘Thank You’
Worship is a voluntary act of gratitude offered by the saved to the Savior, by the healed to the Healer, and by the delivered to the Deliverer.
God Looks at the Heart
1 Samuel 16:7 says, “. . .man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Filled with God’s Love
Remember Paul’s words in Romans 8:38, “Nothing can separate us from his love.” Step to the well of God’s love and drink up. Once filled by his love, you’ll never be the same.
Grace Chooses Forgiveness
Grace chooses to give the forgiveness that’s been received! “I forgive you. I want your life to be the best it can be. God gave me a second chance at life, and I passed it…
God’s Masterpiece
You matter to God! Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Set Free From Guilt
“Time to pay for your sins.” But we hear something else! “You’re free to go. They took Jesus instead of you!” The door swings open, the guard barks, “Get out.”
Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.
Stop Being Uneasy about Your Life
God doesn’t condemn legitimate concern for responsibilities but rather the continuous mind-set that dismisses God’s presence.
Every Reason to be Content
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11
God’s Protection
Can you look back over your life and see instances of God’s protection? Did God keep you from a bad relationship? Or protect you from the wrong job?
Grace Can Heal Hurts
People bring pain. Sometimes deliberately. Sometimes randomly. So where do you turn?
God is Our Guardian
God is your guardian, separating you from evil. So, why do bad things happen to us?
Defined by God’s Grace
Are you defined by God’s grace? Your deeds don’t save you. Your deeds don’t keep you saved. Grace does. Paul said, “By the grace of God I am what I am.”