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God Is HOLY
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty. God is awesome. He is also holy, another term far too misused or over used.
You Can’t be Good Enough, and that’s OK
What are ways you tend to keep score with God? Why do you do this? Ask God to help you trust him more.
Trusting an Unchanging God
" Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath," Hebrews 6:17
Patience Freely Offered
God does more than demand patience from us; He offers it to us. Patience is a fruit of His Spirit. It hangs from the tree of Galatians 5:22: “The Spirit produces the fruit of…
Encouragement for Every Season
One of the most distressing emotions is the bleak sense of isolation caused by a difficult situation or experience. This is especially true when a loved one has died or you find yourself in…
He Will Cover You
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge..”. Psalm 91:4
Buried in Grace
Thought— Write down the dark things that still tempt you. Hold the list up to the light and see it shining through your handwriting. Then present the list to Jesus in prayer and rip…
Instant Forgiveness; Lingering Consequences
With repentance and confession, God forgives instantly. But He doesn’t remove the consequences of our sin. We have to live with those consequences.
When We Feel Helpless
Have you ever considered that spiritual rescue is even more important than physical deliverance?
One with God
How would you define intimacy? Is it possible for us to experience oneness with the Lord?
The Resurrection
May you today know Him and the power of His resurrection. Rise, for the Lord is risen!
A Guide for Our Steps
“Heavenly Father may our steps be established by you and our acts of goodness strengthened by you so that you might be delighted and that we might enjoy your blessing and joy. In Jesus…
When You Face a Wall of Fear
Perhaps standing before you is a wall of fear. Brick upon brick of anxiety and dread. Haunting you are the kings of confusion. “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may…
Still Present with You
Because Jesus died, arose and now lives at God's right hand while at the same time living in me, I can live the abundant, supernatural life today, and forever!
Father, Forgive Them
The dialogue that Friday morning was bitter. From the religious leaders, “He saved others but he can’t save himself.”
Scorned Like the Master
If we were more like Christ, we would be more hated by His enemies.
The Believer’s Journey to the Cross
We all know that Jesus walked the road to Calvary, but did you know that believers also journey to the cross? We've all been positionally crucified with Christ, but those who hunger for Him…
Changed from the Inside Out
The stumbles of a toddler do not invalidate the act of birth. And the stumbles of a Christian do not annul his spiritual birth.
God is Creator, We the Created
I am convinced I can become bitter toward God if I believe two myths: 1) I deserve to be happy, and 2) God is in charge of making it so. In truth, God is…
Return to Me
Are you hurting? Is your heart in need of healing? Do you need God’s comfort, His hope, and His restoration?
Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love
God's commitment to us has absolutely no conditions or restrictions and isn't based on whether we love Him back. Nor does He have more love for "good" people who may strike us as more…