Our Hope in Him
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?
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Lord, We Are Needy
Jesus, You gave the spiritually hungry living Bread. Lord, I need to be fed like that. John 6:48-51
A Good, Healthy Struggle
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…
Let Your Light Shine
Our goal is not to call attention to ourselves, but to help others see the glorious grace of our Father.
All Things for Our Good
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…
Death and Life, Daily – Living with OCD
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) has been part of my life since I was ten, like constant static from a white noise machine.
He Cannot Disown Us
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…
The Art of Listening
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
Facing Your Problems
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5&6)
God’s Blessings
We shall receive God's blessing but we must remember that we too have a responsibility. Here are ten directives showing that God's grace upon us is 'His' response to 'our' actions.
Understanding Guilt
Self-condemnation stunts a relationship with Jesus. Instead of enjoying the peace of God, people who are trapped by shame fear His rejection and feel driven to prove their worth.
All Hands on Deck
Right now, at this moment, the Spirit of the living God is talking to the rest of the Trinity about you.
In a World of Trouble
Many people go through life looking for satisfaction in the world around them, only to be disappointed and unfulfilled.
How to Experience Christ’s Peace
Many Christians live their whole lives without consistently experiencing this incomprehensible peace. Perhaps faith and submission are the most challenging issues. But only as we surrender control of our lives to Christ and trust…
Who Could Use Your Encouragement Today?
Is there someone who could use your encouragement today? Don’t wait until later! Encourage that person right now.
Finished with Sin
A young woman I met with was weighted down with her guilt and sin. In fact, she was so distraught that she would not look me in the eye. All the while I was…
Brokenness as a Good Thing
In the school of Christ, brokenness is a good thing. “Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”Psalm 51:8 (NIV)
God’s Peace in the Storms of Life
It is that time of year that we are faced with winter storms. During these storms the power often goes out in our neighborhood leaving us without power for light and heat.
We Can Trust God
When troubles come our way, we can be stressed and upset, or we can trust God. Scripture says to set your minds and keep them set on what is above…the higher things (Colossians 3:2).…
The Sin Tracker
Instead of keeping track of your sins, learn from them and try to not commit them again, but concentrate on counting your many blessings
Prayer in Times of Inadequacy
Whenever God puts a burden on our hearts, He will open a door to accomplish His will. How do you respond when you sense the Lord is calling you to a task that seems…
AMERICA IS NO ACCIDENT
The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern. At moments of crisis, when the odds against success seem overwhelming and disaster looks overwhelming, fate intervenes to provide deliverance and progress
Before the Mountains were Born
So many things about our lives are uncertain. This one thing, however, is sure: no matter where, when, or how long, God will be there and will be with us.