Likes and Followers
If properly used, social media can help grow the Kingdom of God. But if we are not on guard, social media can easily become an idol worshiped in a real sense, distracting us from…
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Prayer Before You Speak
Father, guide my thoughts before they become my words. Place a guard over my mouth and a watchman over the door of my lips. When I open my mouth, I ask You to fill…
The Blessing of Inadequacy
Our insufficiency drives us to God. When we realize a situation is bigger than we can handle, we're quick to open the Bible and diligently pray for guidance and power.
God is Moved by Your Prayers
We can do much after we pray. But we should do nothing before we pray. Let’s start with prayer.
Be Content, Whatever the Circumstances
for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11
God’s Love in our Hearts
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8
Pray and Seek My Face
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their…
God Uses People
Sinners, the ungodly, the imperfect, the fearful! Why does God choose such losers to change the world?
When We Feel Burned Out
Burn Out. What emotions come to mind when you hear the words burden and burnout? These terms make us sigh, don’t they?
Living with Shadows
Do you experience anxiety? In today’s turbulent world, anxiety is a common and constant companion for many people – an unavoidable effect of living this side of heaven.
Overcoming Obstacles
The Lord has a beautiful plan for each believer’s life. But to thwart God’s purposes, Satan sprinkles obstacles in our path.
Living in God’s Presence
Living in God’s Presence: How do I live in God's presence? How do I detect his unseen hand on my shoulder and his inaudible voice in my ear?
What To Do
Facing a battle? Don’t try to—Figure your way through, Reason your way through, Guess your way through, Feel your way through, but rather....
You are Never Really Alone
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the promise of never leaving us and for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Fill me with your Spirit – my companion, comforter, and counsellor – my unwavering…
Jesus Identifies With Our Needs
Whatever your needs may be, you can follow Christ’s example and experience the Father’s provision.
Tears of Repentance and Forgiveness
To think that we have offended so kind and good a Lord is more than sufficient reason for being constant weeper
Pulling Down Strongholds
Make no mistake. The devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. Prayer, worship, and Scripture are our weapons.
Tomorrow is a New Day
The Lord is saying....I want you to know that I am here for you in every way, in every situation
He’s Your God
"I will take you by the hand and will keep you." Isaiah 42:6 (AMP) He’s your God in the quiet, He’s your God in the test. ,He’s your God in the battle. ,He’s your…
Free at Last
"Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Becoming a Christian means we have been liberated from law keeping.
Overcoming Offenses
Jesus came to make us "unoffendable. "Those who love [God's] law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble" (Psalms 119:165).
How to Rejoice While the World Falls Apart
What hardships and stressors burden you today? Take a few moments to bring them before God in prayer and make a conscious choice to rejoice—in God’s redemptive work in their midst
God Hunger
Addiction has been defined as "God-hunger directed to the wrong source of soul satisfaction."
Our Strongholds
Does a stronghold have a strong hold on you? Do you feel nothing but despair? Do you think thoughts of defeat? A stronghold is a false premise that denies God’s promise.