Struggles in Faith
Are you facing an inner spiritual battle? Lord, strengthen me with Your Word to fight the good fight against the sin which creeps into my life.
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All Your Plans and Paths
The successful, fruitful, joyful Christian who lives a supernatural life is one whose thoughts are focused on our wonderful God and His attributes,
Tenderhearted, Forgive One Another
Wouldn’t you prefer to be “tenderhearted, forgiving one another”? Decide what you need to forgive. Be specific. Narrow it down to the identifiable offense. The question is, Are you going to let the hurt…
Thinking Like a Servant
Learning to give preference to others is one of the true marks of a Christian because it is so contrary to human nature.
Greater Love
Lord Jesus, I don’t know why you loved me enough to give your life and sacrifice your relationship with your Father to save me and reconcile me to God. I am so grateful that…
BE LIKE ME
As Christians, we need to be sure, both in and out of the church, by whom or what we are influenced. Like Paul, Jesus calls us to be influenced by and emulate Him.
If Hockey Banned Fighting
Take Action: The next time you are in a conflict situation, look for ways to defuse the situation through apology, listening, or walking away
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.
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.
Ending the Blame Game
Whenever someone hurts or frustrates us, we can decide whether to react in a godly or worldly fashion.
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
The CEO of Heaven
"Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life" Proverbs 4:23
Adhesive Qualities in a Marriage
Marriage is a deliberate commitment to stick together. It is not based on emotional, physical or psychic attraction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
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.
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…