A Prayer of Intimacy
Lord, I want to know You more, not just with my head, but intimately, in the depths of my spirit.
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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
He Cares for You!
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7
A Love That Never Fails
By Max Lucado - A Love That Never Fails. A love that never fails! Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Has human love ever failed you?
Nothing Can Separate Us
Nothing Can Separate Us - by Max Lucado. “Nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that…
Hope in the Lord
Isaiah 40:31 “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and will not be faint"
Building Lasting Friendships
How many friends do you have? And I don’t mean the people you connect with on social media—I’m talking about the few who really know you and stick with you through thick and thin.…
God Runs Toward You
God runs when he sees the son coming home from the pig trough. When the addict steps out of the alley. When the teen walks away from the party.
Trust Your Coach
In our limited vision, we think we know best, and God is just trying to hold us back from having fun and enjoying life.
Set Upon a Rock
When I face grievous troubles, I too will look to the rock, Christ Jesus, and claim His wonderful promises for comfort and strength.
Taste and See
"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8
Grace Upon Grace
Out of God’s heart came love; out of His love came mercy; out of His mercy came grace.