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One Reason God Doesn’t Give You the Full Picture
One reason God doesn’t give you the full picture of his plans for your life is that you may be overwhelmed by what you see.One reason God doesn’t give you the full picture of…
Just Beneath the Surface
What happened to Lot. He allowed little sins in his life to go unchecked. They weren’t major, shocking kinds of sins--just “little” sins. But they were steadily eroding his moral character, until finally the…
This is Love
This is Love: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Power for Living
"I pray that you would not be a prisoner to sin but rather have accepted that promise that was given through faith in Jesus Christ.
God’s Hands
Our lives, our futures, and our plans are in God's hands. This inescapable reality is the basis of our existence. It is also the foundation of our joy and refreshment when we are with…
Son Reflectors
What would happen if we accepted our place as Son reflectors? How can we be bumped off self-center?
Splendor of His Holiness
“Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.” Psalm 96:9
I Trust in You
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the…
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…
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.