Hiding Place
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Is He Keeping Something Good From Me?
Man has had a curious fascination with evil from the beginning. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve had a full knowledge of goodness because they had a very close relationship with the all-good God.…
Heavenly Wisdom
Now I know why righteousness is so hard to find: there aren't many sowers! Heavenly wisdom is full of sacrificial earthly action.
Set Your Compass in the Right Direction
The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God's plan to save his children. Understanding the purpose of the Bible is like setting the compass in the right direction.
It Doesn’t have to be Complicated
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9).
Strength for the Lonely
Loneliness is a painful emotion that many people fear. Paul knew what it felt like, so his life and letters can offer us encouragement when we’re lonely.
Beware of the Stronghold of Cold Love
To preserve the quality of your love, you must forgive those who have caused you to stumble. Depending on the issue itself, it may be that you legitimately cannot trust them, but you do…
Your Identity in Christ: You Are Defined by God
Your faith will grow stronger as you focus on your identity in Christ (Galatians 2). What this means is that you abandon any image of yourself that is not from God.
Metonymous
A devotional reflection on moving beyond lip service into active, committed obedience to the Lord.
3 Ways to Honor God Daily
In Psalm 145:1-6 David shows us 3 practical ways in which we can honor our Lord daily
Prayer of Believing
Prayer, Lord, I thank You that believers are receivers and that You are the giver of every good and perfect gift. I
God’s Database
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Hebrews 4:13 The God with whom we serve has a perfect knowledge of us.
Are You Encountering God or Admiring Yourself
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:9) God is greater, grander, more amazing than we will ever fully comprehend.
Warning against Elite Christianity
We all like to be treated like someone special. I guess it’s a natural human trait.
A Broken Heart?
Without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left. “The LORD hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.” Proverbs 15:9
Standing in the Storm
“What am I going to do?” How many times have we all uttered this cry of despair? Sometimes the storms of life come without letup; they seem endless, successively crashing against us until we…
You Don’t Have to Worry
The Apostle Paul urges us to “be anxious for nothing.” God offers you and me the possibility of a worry-free life. Jesus said,“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life! Of…
Falling Asleep on Jesus
When asked by Jesus to do something, have you ever fallen asleep? I know I have. He calls, I snooze.
Wait and He Will Help
The Holy Spirit is the only one who can enable us to overcome fear. So, as we claim the promises of God and appropriate the fullness and power of His Holy Spirit, we can…
Alert Coffee
The best way for us to be on the alert is to be grounded in God's Word and to be ready to seek his security when we run from danger and temptation
Walking In Your Shoes Means Losing Mine
Empathy requires that we step outside ourselves. Empathy requires a level of selflessness that may be a hard reach for some.
Even Though
Even Though. Take His hand, even though it means letting go of what you are holding on to. Follow His path, even though you see a valley ahead.
Developing a Tender Heart
When touched by the finger of God, a tender heart yields to the pressure and assumes the form He desires, much like a lump of clay that allows the potter to determine the shape…
Immediately
All farmers know that when the harvest is ripe, time is of the essence. Our time on this stage is short, no matter our ages, and the harvest is ready. It won’t last forever.