The Attack
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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God Knows You by Name
We all like to protect our name. In fact, most people would do anything to stop their name being misused or abused.
Ponder the Holiness of God
Stare at the mountain less and at the Mountain Mover more. Ponder the holiness of God. Let his splendor stun you and inspire you!
Death and Humility
If I told you this was your last day on earth, would your priorities and your attitude towards others change?
To be Near You
“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” Jesus came to be near you.
Trouble and Distress
This verse is hard for me, because I know I am so blessed. Trouble and distress do not seem to be a part of my vocabulary right now.
A Thorn in the Flesh?
PRAYER: LORD, we are truly sorry for being a pain, again. It dismays us to think we can continue to cause You sadness.
Intersecting Eternity
The joy I get in pastoral ministry: a word or deed here has the power to touch the inmost parts of a person’s heart, extend to the ends of the earth, and last forever.
Truly This Was the Son of God
Let’s peer into the window of time and see Jesus’ last hours on earth as he hangs on the cross. His worst enemies in attendance.
Hear His Call…Every Moment of Every Day
Too many believers walk with heavy hearts, and burdens they cannot sustain any longer. Brothers, and Sisters…there is good news!
The Things We Take for Granted
Life is full of the unexpected. You never know what is going to happen next. I knew it was going to be a challenging day when I saw water bubbling up by the sidewalk…
Forever Faithful
Lord, thank You for being so faithful. Please heal my wandering heart. Strengthen my faith and make me steadfast in my pursuit of You. Amen.
The Suffering of His Broken Heart
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. We see Jesus in the fog of a broken heart.
Let God Choose
Let God choose for you, it will be the right decision. Let God guide you, it will be the right direction.
Saying “Yes” to God
God’s call is primarily to have a relationship with Him characterized by daily surrender
Dealing with Fear
Circumstances are external and often beyond your control. But your response originates within.
Fearing the Father
We sometimes treat God like a strict teacher who hands out grades, awards, and detentions. We make our good behavior the determining factor for receiving good things from Him.
“Hanging In There” Not Allowed!
I've got a mission today. It's as big as the Kingdom of God on earth. Find out my part today and do it. "Hanging in there" not allowed!
Blurred Vision
Reading the Bible at the start of the day is a good place to invite the presence of Jesus in to quiet our rushing about. However, I have found it requires a submissive heart…
Triumph in Tragedy
What do you say we have a chat about grave-clothes? Sound like fun? Sound like a cheery topic?
Where Does My Help Come From?
God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He made the boldest claim in the history of man
Oh Death, Where is Your Sting?
And if you are struggling with the loss or imminent loss of a loved one, take heart, there is hope and there is victory and it is found in the arms of Jesus.
Get In and Get Out!
Isn’t this a bit like being a ‘closet’ Christian? By this I mean that one becomes a Christian, studies about being a Christian, learn all about what it is to be a Christian, even…