What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down if we don’t learn how to identify them.
Read more..Today is my first Father’s Day without a father. For thirty-one years I had one. I had one of the best. But now he’s gone.
Read more..I pray for my children's mouths, that words of praise and prayer will be on their lips always. Curb them from speaking rashly or without thought, so that they will bring honor and glory to You.
Read more..We live in a day and in a culture that tries to minimize fathers, who are so important in the development of their children.
Read more..“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” A glimpse of God’s goodness changes us. If He is only slightly stronger than us, why pray? If He has limitations, questions, and hesitations, then you might as well pray to the Wizard of Oz.
Read more.."Why are we so keen to have families and yet not give them the priorities given in scripture?" There is a danger, where parents are too busy for their children, that it can have effects on the family and on the society both present and future.
Read more..In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.
Read more..What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven since you tried your best to do what’s right?
Read more..The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin that you've never done Or you never thought you could do
Read more..He stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. And then he stood. Up from the slab of death.
Read more..Today, as God’s people, we need to be believers who know what we believe, stand upon what we believe, and act upon what we believe
Read more..If you have truly confessed your sins, you can come now into the presence of God with great joy and a clear conscience and have perfect assurance and trust that whatever you ask for, you will receive because you are praying according to the will and the Word of God.
Read more..Proverbs warns us that sometimes what seems right to us leads to disaster. This is especially true regarding our attempts to reach God.
Read more..How do you view God? Is he someone looking for a way to condemn you? Is he an out-of-touch old man?
Read more..What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?
Read more..“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, ...” Colossians 2:7
Read more..The Christian life, like physical life, involves a process of growth. A person begins as a baby and goes through various stages of childhood, adolescence and young adulthood to reach Christian maturity. Very few, if any, Christians, I explained to him, become spiritually mature overnight.
Read more..God gives beauty to the flowers and life to grass. In the grand scheme of things, these are transitory and insignificant. He sent his Son from Heaven to save us. So, he most definitely is going to give us what we need until we go home to live with him!
Read more..God moves us forward by healing our past! Can he really? Can God heal this ancient hurt in my heart? Of course He can.
Read more..Spiritual knowledge of Jesus is personal knowledge. I cannot know Jesus through another person. No, I must know Him personally. Question: How is your knowledge of Christ increasing daily?
Read more..We must be desperate for God: “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule.” (Matthew 5:3 MSG)
Read more..God’s grace and comfort carry us through every situation. The Lord doesn’t want us to simply grit our teeth and bear hardship; He desires that we trust Him and bring glory to His name through our dependence.
Read more..Wouldn’t you rather follow His way than lean upon your own understanding? Wouldn’t you rather find His rest than be heavy laden? Wouldn’t you rather obey His word than go your own way?
Read more..Struggles: Yes we all go through them. Sometimes we know why and probably most often we don't. James tells us to...
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