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In My Life
In my trouble God is greater, In my weakness He is strong; In my trial God is dearer, In my sorrow He’s my song. In my burden God is mighty, In my storm He…
God Our Comforter
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19 God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort…
The Uniqueness of Christ
Jesus was never merely human. As complex as it is for us to comprehend, He was fully God and fully man. This is the unique way in which our heavenly Father chose to demonstrate…
Three Things to be Thankful For
Three areas in which we should always be thankful and show gratitude. Remind me, remind me, remind me, O Lord.
God is Faithful
Our God is a promise-keeping God? Others may make a promise and forget it. But if God makes a promise, he keeps it.
New Life for Old
My trust is in Him, not my resources; my confidence is in Him, not my abilities; my victory is in Him, not my accomplishments. I can trust the one who loves me
Calm and Confident
Calm and confidence will invade your life when you understand that God is in control, even when the circumstances do not seem to be lining up the way you want.
Jesus Requires Total Abandonment
Jesus has his eye on the endgame, and so he intends to break through every program, every ideal, and every form of legalism that keeps us from following him in total abandonment.
I Will Not be Shaken
“I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken”. — Psalm 16:8
Don’t Be Afraid
Peace and fear can’t be in the same room at the same time. Do not grow weary in the battle but be encouraged filling your mind with his Word:
Peace is Yours…
You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and…
Keep in Touch with Him
As Christians, prayer is central to our faith. It strengthens our relationship with him and deepens our trust.
God’s Heart for You
"Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory…
If I Love God, Why These Problems?
Jesus’ goal is not to condemn us for our distrust; rather, it is to expose our faulty beliefs so we will abandon them and move deeper into our relationship with him.
Walk into Darkness!
In a life of faith there are moments that we realize the trail is a “walk into darkness.” The fear of the “limited vision” is real
Loneliness
Loneliness. Could it be one of God’s finest gifts? Scripture says, “Perfect love casts out fear.”
The Deed of Doing
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17
Resist the Enemy
Satan is real. He and his power are intended to harm. But rather than spending our time worrying about him, let's resist him when we are tempted and focus on Jesus.
God Supports Your Every Need as You Follow Jesus
God will be your strength, your wisdom, and your guidance. He’ll open doors of support and close doors that will take you in the wrong direction. He created you to succeed, and he’s been…
A River that Flows From the Throne of God
Devotional: And, nourished by the river of life, the fruit we produce is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23a. Continue reading...