Grace Upon Grace
Out of God’s heart came love; out of His love came mercy; out of His mercy came grace.
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Facing Trials
James 1:2-3 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” "Hang in there!" There are few traits…
The Nearness of Our God
The strength of our walk does not originate from within ourselves; rather it comes from our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our virtue, if it can be defined as such, is that we have learned…
Weighed Down with Anxieties
Anxiety is not a sin; it is an emotion. Anxiety can, however, lead to sinful behavior.
The Key to Enduring Hardship
Turning to the Lord will not necessarily bring an end to the hardship, but He will help us see that we are exactly where He wants us. He has a reason for the discomfort…
Temptation
Most Holy Father, guard my heart from temptation and my life from sin. I want to serve you with wholehearted devotion.
Fight Like Jesus Fights
Say this as a prayer – In faith, I know this to be true: By God’s grace, I am able take control of my thoughts, weeding out the ones that don’t belong—those that might…
True Courage
The point is clear. The Father of Truth will win, and the followers of Truth will be saved. The prize is yours. Applaud the victory!
God’s Plan for Our Life
The Lord’s priority is our spiritual development. When we obey what His Word reveals to be His will, He’ll sovereignly direct our path in every other matter.
The Bible’s Number One Promise
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life"
Grace Makes Life Not Fair
This week, intentionally offer the last seat on the bus, even if you got there first; be patient with your friend who came late.
Acquiring Spiritual Discernment
From Genesis to Revelation, God is revealing His thoughts, principles, and wisdom so we can live accordingly in any situation.
Take Out Your Thought Trash
I struggle with intrusive thoughts on a daily basis. An intrusive thought flies into my brain. Instantly, my mind is shaken from the peaceful state it was in and thrown into a full blown…
A Real Friend
You don’t abandon a friend -not even when that friend is dead. John stayed close to Jesus.
Yes I Will
Seeking God’s will acknowledges he has more knowledge than we do and that his plan for us is best.
Our Confidence
Our trust is in God. There is much failure in self-assurance. We must not rest upon anything that's human. God has promised to be with us at all times, and to make the path…
A Prayer of Victory
Lord, I know according to Your Word, we have an enemy who wants to rob, kill and destroy our faith and trust in You. I thank You that what You want to ...
Put on the New Self
Dear Father, may people see the character and likeness of Jesus in me today.
The Gift of Discernment
If you truly seek to crucify your instinct to judge and genuinely are pursuing Christ's redemptive heart, you will have laid a true foundation for the gift of discernment.
Turning From Discouragement
Instead, may we all become victorious over despair and disappointment by trusting in and depending on Him.