Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the…
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His Gifts and Powers
Today's Thought: I'll be more concerned about being yielded to the moment-by-moment direction and control of God's Holy Spirit than about discovering my spiritual gift(s).
Hearts and Minds
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
When Your Heart Needs a Father
You may be willing to stop being God's child. But God is not willing to stop being your Father.
Stand Up – The Power of Words
Words are incredibly powerful. Words can bless or wound deeply. “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
God Is a Loving God
Are you having difficulty trusting God because of an unfortunate early relationship with your father or mother?
New Mercies Every Morning
God is fully aware of our needs and will be faithful to meet them. His mercies are available to us every single day.
We are Dearly Loved
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12
Where Do Your Works Come From?
Has something rocked the foundation of what you thought you understood as your life or way of life?
On the Anvil
On the solid anvil, the smoldering iron is remolded. We are remolded by God, if we let him. Are you letting him?
A Day at a Time
"...do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34
Ambassadors for Christ
To be effective witnesses, and proper ambassadors for Christ, we must possess three qualities (among others)
Be Strong and Courageous
Christians ought to have a courageous spirit so we will glorify the Lord by enduring trials in a heroic manner. If we are fearful and fainthearted, it will dishonour his God.
Prayer at the Worst of Times
If you’re having a rough day today, just open your mouth and tell God one thing you love about him.
The Small Stuff
God doesn’t need our praise, He doesn’t need our good works, and He doesn’t need to be validated for a job well done.
The Bible as Fiction?
The Bible is the true and reliable Word of God, written for us that we all might be saved, even the forty-eight percent who consider it to be fiction.
The Best Word of Encouragement
Are you lost for words when comforting a friend? Yes, just one word about the One Who is the Word: “Jesus.”
The Plans I Have for You
"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
When Burdens Seem Unbearable
Stop and look up to your heavenly Father. Remember a time when God carried you through hard circumstances, and rejoice in His steadfast faithfulness.
God’s Word Gives Joy and Light
God's Word is the most important book ever written, and the most important book that I could possibly read.