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…
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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.
Back to the Basics
Question: Do we let our earthly challenges blur our vision of the basics of our faith? We too need to get back to the basics of the Christian faith.
The Age of Opportunity
Division and discord feel as rampant as ever, and nowhere is that more evident than in social media. Snark and sarcasm have become weapons of choice, wielded to belittle those who hold opposing views.
Worry Stoppers to Bring Peace
Here are eight worry-stoppers, found in the letters of the word P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L. First, P - Pray, first. “Casting the whole of your care upon Him …” E -Easy, now. “Rest in the Lord, and…
Obedience Leads to Blessing
Security comes as we put God’s precepts into practice. We’re only as strong as our obedience.
An Invitation to Adventure
Has God ever challenged you to step outside your comfort zone? About eight years ago, God challenged me to embrace His invitation to adventure and experience life as He intended — Is the Lord…
Learning To Fail and Succeed in God
What fears are holding you back from boldly stepping into the abundant life God has for you? How could you overcome those fears through Christ?
It is Better…
It is better to be needy So He can give what’s best; It is better to be yielded So He can give you rest. It is better to be empty So He can be…
Developing Patience
James tells us to consider trials a joy (1:2). But we often fail at this, don't we? Humanly speaking, praising the Lord for tribulation is unnatural. However, doing so begins to make sense to…
A Life Under His Blessing
God loves you and me, my friend, even when we fail. He loves us enough to help us change our ways and move back to Him.
Amazing Grace
“Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” When John Newton penned this promise, he did so out of personal experience
Be Confident in God’s Strength in You
God wants you to be confident that he’s pouring his strength into you so you can do whatever it takes to defeat these giants. God says you can take possession of an abundant life…
God the Ultimate First Responder!
I have to remind myself... God is the Ultimate First Responder!
God’s Love
God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded.
Filled with Joy and Peace
Hope and joy and peace sound terrific! Two things are vital for this to be a part of our lives. First, we must trust God to meet our needs and get us to where…
Life’s Greatest Investment
Today's Action Point: Recognizing myself as God's steward, I will prayerfully seek to learn what He would have me to d
Looking for a New Road
Are you aware of having certain patterns in your life that you are unable - even unwilling to change? They seem so entrenched, so beyond your ability to do anything about.
Six Needs You Will Have in 2024
Six Needs You Will Have in the New Year. 1. There will be the need for prayer. 2. There will be the need to trust: 3....
Assurance of Victory
What is unique about the kingdom of God is that you are assured of victory. You have won! You are assured that you will someday stand before the face of God and see the…
Happy Endings
Question: When you’re facing a stumbling block, and you’re struggling to keep Heaven in focus, which Scripture verses do you turn to?
In God’s Thoughts
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” Psalm 139:17
Joy in the Lord
Father, I long to know you face to face and share in the unbridled joy of heaven with you.