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Christ’s Love Compels Us
"What am I living for?" While that is an important question, the most important question of all is "Who am I living for?" Only one person can insure that I will never die because…
Your Hope in Him is Never in Vain
Lord, you know how easily I can lose hope during trials. Help me trust in and through you so that I regain the hope I need to persevere.
His Spirit Tells Us
"What is the greatest thing that has ever happened to you since you became a Christian?" The answer invariably has been: "To experience the reality, power, control and fruit of the Holy Spirit."
The Real Meaning of Love
Love! In the week of Valentine's Day, we want to remember the real meaning of love.
Pursuing Shalom
We've all struggled with life’s adversities to some extent. In John 14:27 Jesus says “Peace I leave with you; my peace [shalom] I give you. Heavenly Father, protect my heart from trouble and help…
Imitators of God
Abba Father, I will never fully understand how you could love me so much that you would allow your son to die for me as my sacrifice.
A Servant Heart
The preoccupation with self today is readily seen in slogans like, “Be all you can be.” Simply put, our modern day society (and this includes a great number of Christians) is focused on making…
Disarming Anxiety
Your goal is not to know every detail of the future. Your goal is to hold the hand of the One who does; and never, ever let go!
Examples of His Love
“Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions” 1 John 3:18
What You Were Made to Do
Your existence is not accidental. Your skills are not incidental. God shaped each person in turn!
He is Near
Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” In truth, God is always close to those who genuinely seek after him. The real problem is…
Look to the Source of Help
Look to the Source of HELP: God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. Maybe you need your hope restored.
Why is What I Say So Important?
How would you describe the way you talk? Are your words positive, constructive, comforting, supportive, and uplifting? Or are the words that come out of your mouth most often cutting, negative, and hurtful?
Staying Close to God
A devastating event can certainly strain how we see our relationship with God. Yet there’s no need to spiral into shame about the struggle.
Look at Jesus, Not the Waves
When we choose to focus on our cares and worries, we elevate our anxieties to the same status as the promises of Jesus. But, which is more important, which should demand our greater attention…
10 Reasons to Come to Jesus
10 Reasons to Come to Jesus. Jesus is the Way, come to Him and follow to the heart of the Father;
We Hear His Voice
I will ask the Holy Spirit to help me be more sensitive. Especially that I may be sensitive to what He would have me say to those around me who are in need of…
Behold How He Loves Us
Our capacity to actually dwell in Christ's presence is based upon knowing the true nature of God. If we see Him as a loving Father, we will draw near;
God is Working Through Our Circumstances
Yes, we can expect to face suffering in our faith journey. He promises the pain and hardships will serve their purpose and contribute to an overall good in his plan for our lives.
Living Content
I find it hard to be contented about almost anything. My performance is not up to par. My weight isn't where it should be. My words were a little insensitive in the last conversation.