Gentle and Humble
Give me strength and patience, O God, that I may be as loving, gentle, and patient with others as you have been with me.
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Safe Place to Grow
God does not tally our blunders in his logbook or entangle us in shame. He encourages us, offers a new beginning, and promises to remember our sins no more, always taking an interest in…
Second Chance
Hatred in your heart will only bring death. Be slow to anger and judgment, or judgment shall come upon you.
He is Able
If your Father is God and you have a problem on your hands, what do you do? Scripture tells us what to do.
He Leads and Guides Me
Sheep aren’t as dumb as most people think. They have figured out that all they need to do is to trust and follow the shepherd. It is sad that most of us seemingly intelligent…
Under the Influence
As Christ followers living in a fallen, confused world, we cannot allow the world’s standards to influence how we live life.
God’s Awesome Hand
It is God alone who calls you to place your life fully in His hand. How awesome is God’s hand!
Inseparable
Perhaps there is something you’re afraid to bring to God. A deep wound, a nagging question, or doubt. Nothing will cause the Lord to push you away
The Desire for God
Have you learned to seek this God, to meet Him, to worship Him, to live for Him and for His glory? It is a great step forward in the life of a Christian when…
He Gives Us a New Song to Sing
Would you like to be an instrument of God to cause others to sing praises to Him? Then tell them the glorious things He has done for you and for them, and encourage them…
You Are His
You are who God says you are: “spiritually alive.” Heavenly positioned, “seated with him in the heavenly realms.” “One with Jesus Christ.”
The Path of Most Resistance
When God calls us to a new path, especially a path that will lead us to sharing His word and His gospel, it is normal to feel uncomfortable because we may fear rejection, humiliation,…
Mercy – Christ Showed Us the Way
With a dead end before us, Christ showed us the way; When we walked in the nighttime, Christ brought us the day. With our faces all hidden, Christ carried our shame;
Dealing with the Past
Anger: The relentless invader of silence .The noise of the soul. The unseen irritant of the heart.
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
As spiritual athletes, we must run with relentless perseverance because God has already marked out the race for us.
Embrace Your Identity in Christ
The thing is, if you don’t know who you are, then you’re vulnerable to other people telling you who you are. But the concrete, solid, gospel truth is that you are who God says…
Guarding Your Hearts
For most of us, thought management is, well, un-thought of! Jesus wants you to have a heart like his.
Hanging On
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12
Spiritual Distractions
Paul admonishes us “attend upon the Lord without distraction.” Like focusing on our driving, Christians need to be spiritually focused.
Choosing Love over Rights
Instead of focusing on the privileges due us, we should take the biblical perspective of loving enemies and forgiving persecutors (Matthew 5:44). Believers lay down their rights so they can take up the cause…
Godly Power
When it is godly power, might does make right because godly power is accompanied by love and self-discipline.
Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.