2025-02-20
Let Jesus Violate Your Expectations
Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.
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2025-02-19
A Pasture for the Soul
With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.
Read more..2025-02-18
Ending the Blame Game
Whenever someone hurts or frustrates us, we can decide whether to react in a godly or worldly fashion.
Read more..2025-02-17
Bear Much Fruit
We are called to be part of God's orchard. And as we stay on track with His desire & design we will be fruitful. And of course He prunes us & waters us too
Read more..2025-02-16
The CEO of Heaven
"Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life" Proverbs 4:23
Read more..2025-02-15
Adhesive Qualities in a Marriage
Marriage is a deliberate commitment to stick together. It is not based on emotional, physical or psychic attraction.
Read more..2025-02-13
New Love is Like a Drug
How does love happen? How can you explain it? Well, you can’t. You have to experience it and feel it.
Read more..2025-02-12
Love Over the Long Haul
Did you ever stop to think about what a bad deal Jesus got when He chose us to be His bride? No one would blame Him if He gave up on us.
Read more..2025-02-11
Kissing?
I was in a queue at a set of traffic lights in town. We were stationary, so I looked expectantly towards the red lights in front of me, when a movement in the car in front of me caught my eye.
Read more..2025-02-10
God Makes Me a Better Lover!
She said, “I love you, it's a gift. I expect nothing from you.” The profound nature of that statement set me free in a lasting relationship.
Read more..2025-02-09
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Read more..2025-02-08
Hang In There
Are you discouraged as a parent? Hang in there. Are you pessimistic about your job? Roll up your sleeves and go at it again. No communication in your marriage? Give it one more shot . . .
Read more..2025-02-07
How to Skip Judgment
Each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does.
Read more..2025-02-06
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Read more..2025-02-05
Trust in the Wait
Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
Read more..2025-02-04
The Future
Jesus is our future. He has called us to follow Him with a heart of faith and a life of obedience. In good times, in troubled times, or in uncertain times, all our times are in His hands.
Read more..2025-02-03
The Next Best Thing
The next thing God wants you to do is always the best thing for you. Dear Jesus, please help me understand the next thing You want me to do to become more like You
Read more..2025-02-02
Passion for God over Fear
Our passion for God is the greatest tool we have when it comes to living a life free from fear.
Read more..2025-02-01
Four Ways to Pray for your Friends and Family
Here are four ways you can pray for your friends and family: “… Stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel.” Philippians 1:27 (NIV)
Read more..2025-01-31
Let Your Light Shine
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16 Are you being courteous in your demeanor? We represent the King.
Read more..2025-01-30
A River Runs Through Me
Only when we are connected to God, the ultimate source, is our deep thirst satisfied and rich fruitfulness the result.
Read more..2025-01-29
A Living Tapestry
You are a living tapestry—a masterpiece in progress—created to authentically reflect God’s image and glory.
Read more..2025-01-28
Asking for Forgiveness
When I was young I would borrow money from my sister all the time. And I would usually pay it back.
Read more..2025-01-27
Shattering Walls of Fear
The gospel calls us to move toward those who are different, not away from them. Of course we need common sense and shouldn’t put ourselves in harm’s way.
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