December 17, 2020
Using God’s Kindness
How has God shown you kindness, and how can you through everyday actions show kindness to others?
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December 13, 2020
Praise
I did a Bible word search for the word "Praise" and it appears 296 times in the New International version of the Bible. I read through all 296 of them this morning. All but a six are in reference to praising God. It was a good exercise. By the time I finished - all I wanted to do was praise the Lord. There was no reference to man praising man. It actually speaks against it.
Read more..December 12, 2020
Lavish Grace
So, how often do you sin, hmm… in an hour? For the sake of discussion, let’s say ten times an hour. Ten sins an hour, times sixteen waking hours, times 365 days a year, times the average life span of 74 years.
Read more..December 11, 2020
You Can Have Joy
Joy is true contentment that comes from internal factors like our faith in the Lord. True joy is everlasting and not dependent upon circumstances.
Read more..December 10, 2020
Jesus, from Everlasting to Everlasting
Question: What does the fact that Jesus has always existed and will always exist mean for you and me?
Read more..December 8, 2020
A New Heart
God reminds us to turn away from our own self-seeking ways. He calls us to turn to him with a willingness to obey his will. If we refuse, we must know that we are walking the road that leads to death.
Read more..December 7, 2020
Waiting Patiently
Thought: I'm not good at waiting. But, my hope in the Lord gives me patience that is beyond my human tendency.
Read more..December 6, 2020
One More Reason to Praise
s children of God, we have the ability to obey God’s laws if we are filled continually with the Holy Spirit and refuse to obey the old evil nature within us. Question: Thinking back to what’s happened in your life today (or yesterday if you’re reading this early in the morning!) what can you give God praise for?
Read more..December 4, 2020
Lessons from Odd Places: Ingredients
Today think of ways you could add kindness to the fabric of your relationships. Maybe it is an expression of appreciation through a simple thank you. Maybe it’s a helping hand.
Read more..December 3, 2020
God Honors Our Commitment to Him
Although we don't know all that God could do in our lives if we'd radically commit ourselves to Him, the thought of missing out on His plans should be enough to motivate us to obey.
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