In Distress
Holy and righteous Father, please forgive me for the times that I am in rebellion to your will. Help me to recognize those times and give me the strength to avoid those temptations.
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The Opposites of Love
Love has become a universal term that can be many things to many people. Some love golf, some love family and some love Jesus.
Praise Ye the Lord!
The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. (Westminster Catechism) What we're talking about here is living with an attitude of praise. Anyone can do it - rich or…
Full of Grace and Truth
“Jesus was full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Not just grace, but truth. Not just truth, but grace.
Let Us Not Grow Tired
Are you heading into this week just flat out exhausted? Is there some great weight upon you that you just can’t seem to lift? Have no fear, for our God does not grow weary.
Inconvenient Truth
The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.
Jesus Christ Never Changes
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". (Hebrews 13:8)
As Christ Accepted You
One of the most difficult relationship questions is, “What do we do with Opposite You?” Your Opposite You is the person with whom you fundamentally disagree.
Almighty Creator
In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.
The Shirt Off His Back
"And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” 1 John 3:16 Today, someone offered me the shirt off his back.
The Silent Waiting
One thing you can say about the world we live in is that it’s a noisy place. Silence is not always easy to find.
Betrayed by Judas
Jesus knew Judas had been seduced by a powerful foe. He was aware of the wiles of Satan’s whispers (he had just heard them himself). He knew how hard it was for Judas to…
The Attack
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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!