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Sin Whispers
God can rescue man from sin and eagerly awaits every opportunity to do so. His position remains steadfast and he is not blown by the winds of cultural change.
Victory over Unforgiveness
Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act of the heart. Often people don't feel like being merciful to someone who has wronged them. But a resentful spirit grows into a…
With a Humble Heart
l With a Humble Heart Seek the Lord with a humble heart. Seek Him on your knees and pray. Worship Him with truthfulness and in spirit.
A Time to Throw Away
What are you holding onto that bogs you down and hinders you in your walk of faith? What ultimately meaningless “stuff” are you hoarding that holds you back in your spiritual growth? Whatever it…
Warning Lights
God, I confess I often worry about many things. Thank you that you have commanded me to bring all my worries to you. Nothing is too big or too small for you! Amen.
Our Refuge
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost?
The Shelter of God
God is not only our Creator; He is also our Father. Scripture testifies that He has "granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness,
Give God Your Guilt
Is guilt having its way with you? Isaiah 1:18: “No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow.”
A Prayer of Intimacy
Lord, I want to know You more, not just with my head, but intimately, in the depths of my spirit.
Reflecting Our Father’s Family
In Romans, Paul reminds us that God appointed us to reflect the character of Jesus.
The Detours of Life
Do you sometimes get irritated with the detours in your life? Do you realize that sometimes God has a purpose? Look at some prominent detours in the Bible. Detours, when we get off the…
God’s Help
"Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41 Not one single temptation comes to any person more than he is able to bear;…
A Place of Rest
Why does the average Christian not enter into a place of rest with God - that supernatural life which produces an abundance of fruit? Because he fails to mix the promises of God with…
The Gift of Anticipation
Could it be that growing up in my crazy family molded me in a way that would allow God to uniquely use my experiences to help others?
Songs of Praise
What is your favorite Christian worship songs, and why? What does it say to you about God?
The Beauty of Character
Like clay, our lives need to be formed, molded and shaped into the image of the One who created us. Godly character is not a gift that we instantly receive, but is something that…
Ask, Seek and Knock
Ask! So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have to admit we don't have the answers. Seek! Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard. Knock! But God…
Thank Him for the War
Say no to sin, and yes to God, trusting that he is enabling you to obey him step by step
How Distractions May Lead Us to a Slow Fade
We can all fall victim to our distractions and not realize that we are slipping from God’s presence.
Be Anxious For Nothing
Anxiety is a spiritual "terror attack" from hell that is silently killing tens of thousands every day.
Transformed
Romans 12:2 Don't be molded by the world. Wow, isn't that a tough one to obey? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed be...
A Good Day
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14