Who Can Fathom Eternity?
'God has planted eternity in the hearts of men.' Ecclesiastes 3:10 (TLB) It doesn't take a wise person to know that people long for more than earth.
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Quiet Time with God
A quiet time with God is very similar to a date. Here are some tools to help you keep your very special date with God.
When You Speak, God Hears
You can talk to God because God listens. Your voice matters in heaven. He takes you very seriously.
Choosing the Uncommon Life
Joseph's fiancee was pregnant. But Joseph tanked his reputation. He swapped his reputation for a pregnant fiancee and an illegitimate son and made the big decision of discipleship. He placed Gods plan ahead of…
Our Problem is Sin
“Fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out.” Romans 12:2 (MSG)
Fear of What’s Next
“I am going away” John 14:28 Imagine their shock when they heard Jesus say those
Open Bible, Open Heart, Open Ears
Do you have a Bible? Read it! When anxiety termites away at your peace, read Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your…
Born Again
Devotional: Jesus said, “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God (John 3:3).” Born again?
Sealed by God
As a parent, when our children stumble, we don’t disown them. We may punish or reprimand, but cast them out of the family? We cannot. They are biologically connected to us.
Don’t Replace God
Vengeance fixes your attention on life’s ugliest moments. Score settling freezes your stare at cruel
Words of Strength
Do not withhold encouragement from the discouraged. Do not keep affirmation from the beaten down! Speak words that make people stronger.
The Holy Who?
We comprehend God as Jesus, the Son? But God as Spirit? The word itself is mystical.
Don’t Leave Feeling Unforgiven
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” Ephesians 1:7 If only I could believe God’s forgiveness.
Forgiving is Not Excusing
To forgive is to move on, not to think about the offense anymore.
Every Knee Shall Bow
The supreme surprise of hell is this: Christ went there so you won't have to.
Thump-Thud, Thump-Thud
There’s nothing like a good thump to reveal the nature of a heart. Jesus said that out of the nature of the heart a man speaks (Luke 6:45).
Nevertheless
Two types of thoughts continually vie for your attention. One proclaims God’s strengths; the other lists your failures.
A Prayer to Stay on God’s Path
Abba, thank you for sending a helper to direct my steps. You know everything and will guide me in your will.
Don’t Get Lost in Your Troubles
Are you troubled, restless, sleepless? Then rejoice in the Lord’s Sovereignty. I dare you. I double-dog dare you--to expose your worries to an hour of worship. Your concerns will melt like ice on an…
God Cares about You
Let me pose a few question. If God is able to place the stars in their sockets and suspend the sky like a curtain, do you think it is remotely possible that he is…
Reasons for Joy
Are you so focused on what you don’t have that you’re blind to what you do?
Patient People
God is being patient with you (2 Peter 3:9). And if God is being patient with you, can’t you pass on some patience to others? Of course you can! Because before love is anything…