I Sought the Lord
Have you sought the LORD lately? Many of us made a commitment to turn all of our lives over to him last week; how have you done at that commitment? God promises wisdom to…
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Make Your Prayers Other-Centered
God calls us to a violent form of intercession, where we take on the spiritual forces of darkness on behalf of our race, once invaded, now occupied by the prince of darkness.
How Does Your Life Smell?
So, how do we put off an aroma that is pleasing to God and others in our life?
Cry of the Poor
If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own, his lost sheep must become our quest.
Assurance in Trials
Keep in mind that trials are fleeting, whereas our Father's love is forever. Remember that God will meet all of our needs
Look Over Your Shoulder
We cannot go where God is not. Look over your shoulder; that’s God following you. Look into the storm; that’s Christ coming toward you.
The Battle for the Mind
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. “ Romans…
A Loving Word
Pray always and be comforted by God's kindness and compassion, hope and love, light and consolation — the perfect cure for a troubled heart and soul.
He Satisfies
The Bible cries out with one recurring truth: God quenches the thirst and satisfies the hunger of those who seek him.
A Secure Future
Let’s remember that the Lord Jesus is coming back to take us to a prepared place. Till then, His peace and grace will sustain us.
Trust and Obey
Trusting the Lord makes obedience easier, and obedience produces ever-increasing trust.
Love Like Jesus
We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully.
Knowledge and Wisdom
For a nation of people, many of whom are “educated beyond their intelligence,” as an anonymous wit once observed, America sorely lacks a sufficiency of men with real wisdom – that which is given…
Provoking to What?
Lord, Build me up so that I might reflect your loving mercy to others, and provide for me people who can stir that up so that it flows out of me without thinking. In…
Love Just One
"for some, to love others as Christ has loved us remains an ideal too far to reach. Therefore let's start small and bring this task closer to home....love just one person"
The Power of Blessing
Children grow and thrive under the blessing of God. As you bless the children around you they will hear words of hope, encouragement and support.
Overcoming Failure
Victory is God’s will for the believer’s life. But sometimes we can find ourselves falling repeatedly into the same sin. One reason is incomplete repentance. The second reason for failure is an inadequate view…
Perfectly Weak
Consider this: the Lord took a self-assured world leader and reduced his opinion of himself until he possessed no confidence. And it was in this state of mind that God decided to use him.…
God is Stronger than We Think
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 We’re not as strong as we think we are, but God is stronger than we think.
God Will Make a Way
A prayer to Jesus, the way-maker. I will follow You as You go before me and prepare the way for what is ahead in Your plan.
This is How We Know Love
What does it mean to lay down our lives for our brothers? Sounds pretty extravagant, but the next verse in 1 John 3 reminds us that most often it's very simple: