Authority in an Age of Autonomy
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My Foot is Slipping
God chooses to know us and be actively involved in the trials and triumphs of each day with us. How will today, or tomorrow, be different because you are aware of his presence and…
Confession is a Radical Reliance Upon Grace
One day it dawned on me. I had become the very thing I hate– a hypocrite.
Dealing Wisely with Temptation
Temptations start small. Yielding to them may seem inconsequential, but once we give in, that sin gains strength in our life and our ability to resist grows weaker. It may seem as if there’s…
Under the Chin
Psalm 3 reminds us that when we get knocked off our secure pedestal, the God of all hurts is there to nourish us.
Heavens “Whoever” Policy
“. . . whoever believes in Him shall not perish . . .” (John 3:16) Request grace with your dying breath, and God hears your prayer. Whoever means “whenever.”
In God’s Hands
Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.
In Step with God
There will be hard times, but God gives Christians everything necessary for following Him. And His grace will always prove more than sufficient
Strength for the Task at Hand
“Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the…
Living Loved
The secret to loving is living loved. It’s the forgotten first step in relationships. Remember Paul’s prayer? “May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love” (Ephesians 3:17
From Rocks to Pure Gold
God is like the mining master and we are His precious gold, but before we can become pure, we too have to be forged by fire, separated from our natural impurities and then molded…
Under His Wings
Being under His wings means being close to His heart—you are not only sheltered, you are loved; you are not only secure, you are cared for; you are not only covered, you are reassured.
Stay the Course of Forgiveness
Forgiveness doesn’t diminish justice; it just entrusts it to God. When it comes to forgiveness, all of us are beginners. Stay the course!
The Blessings of Inadequacy
Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."
Recognizing the Truth
Set us free from delusion, doubt and sin so that, by Your Holy Spirit, we can live and move in Your will for our lives again. Amen.
Believe and Be Saved
It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?
Practical Ways to Bear Burdens
Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden. There are hurting people everywhere, but at times, we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain.
Seeking Soul Significance
Seeking Soul Significance. By divine design, God has integrated an insatiable desire for significance into our spiritual DNA.
Make Friends with Whatever’s Next
As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.”
The Moments That Sustain Us
When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy…
Bitterness in the Garden of Our Hearts
God desires to rescue us from bitterness so we can truly love and laugh again. Let us sincerely ask God to show us the garden of our hearts.
The Secularization of Spirituality
The Secularization of Spirituality. A “different” gospel is no gospel at all. The Gospel is not like computer software with its continual updates.
The Slow Burn of Insecurity
What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down…