Trust - As He has been to us, so He wants us to be toward others, even those who may appear hostile and alienated from us. We must be willing to let ourselves be wounded, even repeatedly if necessary, in pursuit of healing relationships. We must prove, not just in word but in deed that our love is real.
Read more.."Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:6-7
Read more..One of my most dreaded childhood experiences was when my teacher would ask me a question. Although I often knew the answer, the question paralyzed me
Read more..Do you have a Bible? Read it! , “For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Read more..WHEN I SEE a flock of sheep I see exactly that, a flock. A rabble of wool. A herd of hooves. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep.
Read more..I finally believed my freedom of choice left me free not to sin. I did not have to sin; I could choose not to sin. I am free from sin, not free from temptation
Read more..Father, you are holy, perfect in every way. “Who else among the gods is like You, O Lord? Who is glorious in holiness like You---so awesome in splendor, performing such wonders.” Exodus 15:11
Read more..And I wonder if you're like me. Why not humble yourself, and ask for help?
Read more..The tool of distortion is one of Satan’s slyest. It’s easy to forget who’s the servant and who’s to be served.
Read more..The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."
Read more..I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
Read more..LESSONS FROM LIFE: THE GARDEN. My heart is like our garden, sometimes neglected for long periods of time. Weeds of anger, disappointment, fear, frustration, critical attitudes, ...
Read more..Lord, Let me humbly serve you Lord and not myself. Let my thoughts, my actions, and my words glorify you God; as others may see you and not me.
Read more..What is this "sound mind principle"? A well-balanced mind - a mind that is under the control of the Holy Spirit
Read more..Oswald Chambers has said that we don't truly own our faith unless we have struggled over it in some form. Belief is not pure acceptance.
Read more..How many times have you been disappointed by someone for whom you voted, betrayed by a friend, been abandoned by a loved one, or let down by a church leader?
Read more..Jesus, You gave the spiritually hungry living Bread. Lord, I need to be fed like that. John 6:48-51
Read more..God views your life with the same confidence. He’s not only read your story, he wrote it. His perspective is different, and his purpose is clear. One of God’s cures for weak faith? A good, healthy struggle.
Read more..Our goal is not to call attention to ourselves, but to help others see the glorious grace of our Father.
Read more..Thought: Since I love God and am fitting into His plans, I will, by faith, count all things as working together for my good today and will thank God and praise Him in obedience to His command. I will encourage others to do the same, to trust and obey God as an expression of the supernatural life.
Read more..OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) has been part of my life since I was ten, like constant static from a white noise machine.
Read more..Have you ever run out of faith? Someone once said, "God's timing is always perfect." Let us not try to improve on that perfection. "Dear Lord, because You are always faithful despite my faithlessness at times, I will depend on You to fulfill your promises."
Read more..We too need to train our ears to hear the sound of the Master as He turns pages in our lives. "Whoever has ears, let them hear." Matthew 11:15
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