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.
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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.
Leave Your Guilt at Calvary
Do you carry a load of guilt? So many do. If our spiritual baggage were visible, do you know what you would see? Suitcases of guilt, bulging with binges, blowups, and compromises. The kid…
Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength
Ever wonder what the Bible means when it says to love God with your heart, soul, strength, and mind?
His Way is Perfect
Thought: God is a shield whose Word can be trusted. His way is not only true, but it is also life-giving. But, we must take refuge in him if his flawless word and his…
Give Thanks
Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To reflect on your blessings is to rehearse God’s accomplishments. To rehearse His accomplishments is to discover His heart. Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from…
Trust God to Lead
Worrying is one job you cannot farm out—but you can overcome it! And there’s no better place to begin than Psalm 23:2. “He leads me beside the still waters,”
God Blesses You
All year round, every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us. He blesses us when we sleep, and when we wake His mercy is upon us. The sun may leave us a…
Fear Can Cause Us to Worship Safety
When fear shapes our lives, safety becomes our god. We worship the risk-free life.
Taking Risks
Where is God calling you to trust Him? Remember, each time you face risk, it’s an opportunity to experience His faithfulness firsthand.
Come to Him
True confidence comes from knowing that we are complete in Him. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. "I am the vine; you are the branches."
The Lord Understands
Whatever you’re going through right now, remember that Jesus knows how you feel and sympathizes with your pain and weakness. He may not remove the anguish or change your situation, but He does promise…
I am Doing a New Thing
Thought: The year is gone, finished, past. We cannot reclaim it or undo it. We cannot rest on the great distance it has brought us. Let's journey forward, knowing that God already inhabits the…
Possessing the Redeemer’s Mind
God's goal is not only to see us saved and go to Heaven, but for Christ to be functionally formed and living through us on earth. We are not just to have a religion…
He Will Uphold Us
"Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand" Isaiah 41:10