Who or What Do You Worship?
Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us that “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income….” The trap is wealth.
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An Unexpected Crisis Can Become a Divine Appointment
Illustration: At the age of 24, I faced an unexpected crisis as I developed a serious problem on my spine that needed surgery. I spent 25 days in hospital...
Love Without Limit
"I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
The Caregivers Song
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.” Psalm 118:13 (NLT)
God is Always Near
I just can't get enough of the view of the mountain. Like God, even though I don't see it all the time it is still there in all its' splendour.
Increase Our Faith!
When Jesus taught His disciples that they needed to forgive seven times a day if they were asked to forgive. The disciples’ response to Jesus was, “Increase our faith!”
Tithing – The Generosity Habit
"It all starts with God putting a desire in your heart. Once that happens, God begins to supply the means to fulfill it." says Marvin Kehler
The Prison of Pride
Blessed are those who know they’re in trouble and have enough sense to admit it!
The Power of Love
Godly love enables us to: Respond graciously in trying circumstances; Sacrifice without complaining; Wait patiently for others instead of pushing them to change...
Show Me Your Ways
“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.“ Psalm…
Call it Grace
Apart from Christ you are not holy. So how can you go to heaven? Only believe. Accept the work already done, the work of Jesus on the cross.
Make a Difference
God has promised us that just as he is eternal and will live forever, so are those who pursue a relationship with him and are committed to his will.
You Make a Difference
You are making a difference in ways you don't even realize. And you're very much appreciated. “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times,…
Playing to your Strengths
Question: Which unnecessary obligations do you have that are preventing you from serving God to the fullest of your ability?
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
Radical obedience to Christ is not easy... It's not comfort, not health, not wealth, and not prosperity in this world. Radical obedience to Christ risks losing all these things. But in the end, such…
From the Eyes of God
Do you judge by the standards you have been taught or do you turn to God, and seek understanding from Him? Do you see with your eyes, or with God’s eyes?
Infinite Forgiveness
Salvation is instantaneous, but discipleship is a lifelong journey. We will need each other’s encouragement—and the grace and mercy of God—as we learn to forgive the way Jesus taught us.
Life’s Uncertainty Teaches God Can be Trusted
Strong verses to focus on during times of uncertainty. If we will allow it, our circumstances drive us deeper into the heart of God
The Measure of Maturity
Jesus said His disciples would be known by their love. Beloved, to walk in covering love is to show ourselves truly acquainted with Christ.
Selling Yourself Short
Are you settling for something less than God’s best for you? If so, you need to spread your wings and fly. God wants you to be all that He created you to be.
What’s Done is Done
“The wages of sin is death.” Sin is fatal. Your failures are not fatal, my friend! We have a father who cares for us in spite of our failures
Debt of Love
My father was an alcoholic. Loving him was a problem. In his drunken state, he created many painful memories. However my friend simply suggested I ask God to give me His love for my…
Choosing to Forgive
Choosing to Forgive: Now as new creations in Christ who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we have His power to truly let go of the wrongs done to us and extend mercy to…
How Great is our God
The unfathomable love of the Savior's heart is all ours! All the characteristics of Christ, as God and man, are open to us.