The Roadblocks of Life
Roadblocks, whether placed by man or by God are for our protection. Sometimes God wants to protect us. Sometimes He wants to lead us in a different direction.
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A Bitter Poison
Bitterness is a poison that we prepare for someone else but then drink ourselves. It is something we often carefully nurture and grow over the years.
True: God’s Love Fills Me
In faith, I know these things to be true: He will make my joy complete because I no longer live in darkness, but I now live in the truth and have fellowship with God.
One Step at a Time
Oh, how we like to know the details—where we’re going, which path we’ll take, when we’ll get there, and exactly what “there” is.
From Brokenness to Holiness
Who we are in God is more important than who we are to anyone else in this world. We are His chosen people, and we are His very own.
Building Muscles of Faith
"I wish I had great faith." These are words that almost every Christian has said at one time or another. But faith is like a muscle, which must be exercised in order to become…
God Never Sends You Out Alone
Are you on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new chapter? God never sends you out alone.
My Great Delight
God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he is the source of its delight!
Surrounded by God’s Protection
Living in an increasingly insecure world has its real challenges. Dangers, terrorism, new strains of viruses, economic struggles and broken/displaced families surround us on all sides. In the midst of these tensions ....
Just Say the Word
And then this pagan, this man of the world, comes to him and simply says, “Just say the word”. That’s all it will take. That alone, he believed, would raise the dead, heal the…
God’s Help during Temptation
As we look back over our spiritual journey we see that the end of our way was the beginning of God's way.
A New Quality of Life
What is my number 1 priority as a Christian? The answer is simply: to glorify God.
Mercy for Judgement
The opposite of mercy is judgment. Mercy is not easy for me. My whole character leans toward judgment.
An Attitude of Gratitude
A grateful heart sees each day as a gift. Thankful people focus less on what they lack and more on the privileges they have.
You are God’s Chosen Servant
Always remember—God has chosen you! You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and…
The Side Effects of Fear
What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death? Everybody will face such realities at some point.
He Honors the Humble
It is part of God's plan to abase the proud and raise up the humble. Our goal should be committed service for the Savior. We should let Him take care of the honoring and…
Stand Firm
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
What An Idiot
What do people need besides our critical comments? Dear God, Help me extend grace and patience to others just as I hope you will do towards me. Amen.
He Knows the Way I Take
“He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.”…
Ears to Hear
“Let he who has ears to hear, use them.” “Happy are those who listen to me” is the promise of Proverbs 8:34.