February 28, 2018
Build Others Up
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is
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February 17, 2018
The Prison of Want
The prison of want. You've seen her prisoners. They are "in want." Paul says that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV). When we surrender to God the cumbersome sack of discontent, we don't just give up something; we gain something. God replaces it with...
Read more..February 13, 2018
Thought Prevention
Is a bad disposition something we have like a cold or the flu? Or do we have a choice? Paul says we do. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 he says, “We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.”
Read more..February 11, 2018
More Than Euphoria
In Matthew 15, Jesus reminds us that true worship is more than just lip service. Are you just going through the motions when you worship the Lord? Are you honoring God with your lips and not your heart? Worship without obedience is vanity. Worship is for God’s pleasure.
Read more..February 2, 2018
I Hear God’s Voice
It was really windy when my grandson said, “Papa I can hear God’s voice in the wind… and he says he will help us find our way.” What wonderful thoughts innocently offered by a child!
Read more..January 27, 2018
Seeking God’s Face
To “seek God’s face” is to meditate upon His sovereignty, His holiness, His power, His wisdom, His love – getting to know Him as He is. “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways: then ...
Read more..January 23, 2018
Hang In There
“Those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:22 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..January 19, 2018
God’s Ways Are Right
God knows what is best. No struggle will come your way apart from his purpose, presence, and permission. What encouragement this brings! You are never the victim of nature or the prey of fate.
Read more..January 8, 2018
Give Thanks
Prayer. Thank you Almighty God for revealing yourself as Abba Father! Thank you for loving me so much that you give me what I need, not what I want or deserve! Thank you for the very many kindnesses and loving deeds you have done for me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Read more..January 7, 2018
Find Refuge
As we enter a new year, we realize that last year is history and the coming year is a mystery. We do not know what the coming year will bring. We live in turbulent times — politically, morally, financially, and socially.
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