May 22, 2020
Where is God When I Hurt?
The Bible says in Romans 8:28 that “in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.” Do this simple exercise. Remove the word 'everything' and replace it with the symbol of your tragedy.
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May 21, 2020
The Indwelling Christ
The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst
Read more..May 20, 2020
The Key to Real Joy
...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Read more..May 19, 2020
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Does Jesus’ assurance encourage you to keep knocking on Heaven’s door, audaciously petitioning God for all your needs? Prayer is our privilege and communication channel to our Father. It is a relational necessity for Christ-followers.
Read more..May 18, 2020
The Silent Waiting
One thing you can say about the world we live in is that it’s a noisy place. Silence is not always easy to find.
Read more..May 17, 2020
Casting Your Anxiety on God
On my good days I begin my morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation with God. I look ahead into the day and make my requests. I am meeting with so-and-so at 10:00AM. Would you give me wisdom? This afternoon I need to finish my sermon. Would you please go ahead of me?
Read more..May 16, 2020
Know My Heart
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
Read more..May 15, 2020
Relying on God in Times of Trouble
If we give in to self-reliance and fear, we’ll find ourselves going down wrong paths: We may vacillate and become weaker instead of growing stronger in the storm. Oftentimes, in desperation, we’ll ask other people for guidance instead of going to our Father.
Read more..May 14, 2020
Full Confidence
Today, as someone who is saved, you can have full confidence that what awaits you in heaven is far better than anything this earth has to offer. Lord, thank You for the invitation to live with You forever. I confess my sins and surrender my heart and life to You again. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and impart to me assurance of salvation. Amen.
Read more..May 13, 2020
As Near as Our Next Breath
Don’t assume God is watching from a distance. Isolation creates a downward cycle of fret. Choose instead to be the person who clutches the presence of God with both hands.
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