Prayer: The Hedge of Protection
In the case of children who are prodigals, we can pray a hedge of thorns around them to protect them from friends who influence them in the wrong way. The Bible says, “The earnest…
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Thump-Thud, Thump-Thud
There’s nothing like a good thump to reveal the nature of a heart. Jesus said that out of the nature of the heart a man speaks (Luke 6:45).
Presumptions
Like many I live, bound up in life’s issues day-to-day, coping with the curve balls that speed my way.
Nevertheless
Two types of thoughts continually vie for your attention. One proclaims God’s strengths; the other lists your failures.
Deception of the Heart
Our God is so amazing. Majestic. Gracious. Loving. We may think, “I would never serve another.” But tragically, it happens all the time. “Take care lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside…
The Conveyor Belt to Heaven
I have been very ill recently and there is no doubt that God has been, and is, with me through this experience, traumatic as it has been.
Restored From Shame
God delights to restore us from our shame. Will you allow Him to do so? “No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame...” Psalm 25:3
Worship on the Go
God doesn't desire more of our time, sometime, He desires more of our attention all the time. "My eyes are ever on the Lord." Psalms 25:15
For God Loved the World
God's love is more than emotion and intention. God's love is demonstrated.
Are You Feeling Ignored?
To be ignored feels like the person is saying, “You’re so unimportant to me that I can’t even be bothered to acknowledge your presence.” Except that they’re not saying anything at all. And...
Wounded in Pursuit of Oneness
The Bible says, "Pursue peace with all men" (Hebrews 12:14). Pursue means we aggressively take the initiative to make things right. It means we act on behalf of Heaven rather than allow another’s anger…
Where is Your Trust?
What object or person do you trust? Where is your security? The dictionary definition of trust is “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.”
Trusting God in Extreme Situations
Are you in a place today where you are ready to give up? Throw in the towel?
More and More Like Him
With all of my heart, I want to be more and more like Jesus Christ. To this end, I will avoid legalism and license and embrace the freedom I have in Him to live…
Whom Have I but You?
What can truly fulfill and sustain us? Only our relationship with God and his people last beyond the grave.
A Matter of the Will
“If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it
A Prayer to Stay on God’s Path
Abba, thank you for sending a helper to direct my steps. You know everything and will guide me in your will.
A Child at His Feet
His mercy will wipe away every affliction that comes against us. He calls us to come before Him as children;
Lord, Speak with Power, Comfort & Clarity
Lord, no one speaks with the power of Your voice- You said "Come forth" and the dead lived again; You said, ...
Don’t Get Lost in Your Troubles
Are you troubled, restless, sleepless? Then rejoice in the Lord’s Sovereignty. I dare you. I double-dog dare you--to expose your worries to an hour of worship. Your concerns will melt like ice on an…
Doing Good
He was staggering along the side of the road with his thumb out hoping for a ride. My first thought was to drive on by... but instead we stopped and picked him up.
Responding to Accusations
When conflict occurs, the natural reaction is to blame someone else and defend yourself. But believers must respond differently.