Forgiveness of Sin
Forgiveness! What a sweet and precious gift. What we were powerless to fix, make up or pay for, God did for us in Jesus.
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God Works for the Good
Many of us need to be released from a great burden. The burden I am speaking about is not a huge work load, a full schedule, a pressing need, or a perplexing problem. The…
Patience Comes with Cost
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2
God Will Lighten Your Load
If we let him, God will lighten our loads. Why don’t you try travelling light?
Is God in Every Circumstance?
Although we can’t always grasp what God is doing in our circumstances, we can rely on His promise to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him
Praise Him
He is called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace.
The Thank You List
Over these past days, I have tried to examine every year of my life and think of what God did for me, even before I was saved. It has brought to mind things I…
Reconciliation
“God has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2…
Jesus Prays for You
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” John 17:20 Jesus wants you with him. “Father, I want those you have given…
We are Reconciled
Jesus didn't just die for my sins, he lives for me. In fact, he is at God's right hand claiming me as his own
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
It has been a long day. Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most of whom clamor for a glimpse of the Teacher. The spring sun is warm. The streets are dry. And the disciples…
Poured Out Like Water
“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint.” Psalm
Be an Encourager
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25 Encourage someone today and be prepared to receive back even more. In addition to making others day,…
Grace Delivered Us from Fear
The same one who saved us first is there to save us still. Such is the message of grace.
Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love
Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord's wondrous, absolute love for us.
Peace Beyond Our Understanding
We need to let go of the idea that we must be in control of our lives. God's control over us is enough. We can walk in His peace.
Guard My Mouth
How important is our speech? Jesus said it revealed what was going on in our hearts.
God our Guide
Extravagant over-reaction! That's what we're programmed to seek and to display in our modern world of sound bytes and over-hyped personality.
The God Who Provides
If God could provide for Elijah through such birds, He can provide for us too in unexpected ways. He is Jehovah Jireh!!
Love Motivated Warfare
If there is a natural fight instinct, there is a spiritual fight mode as well. It just needs to be awakened, submitted to Christ, and then unleashed against the enemy. If you have a…
We Are Desperate for You
A prayer, beseeching our Heavenly Father. We are here! We are here! And we know you hear. You’ve heard us before
Winning the Struggle with Doubt
There are many situations that may cause our faith to waver. We have an enemy who reminds us of past mistakes and times when our prayers appeared to go unanswered.
I Heard My Savior Say…
The yoke I have for you is easy and the burden is light. I will give you living water so you will never thirst again. Consider the lilies...My Father will provide for you. Do…