Thoughts By Men

2021-06-19

God our Father

Who will take our hand when we are weak? Who will guide us through the hectic intersections of life? Don’t we all need an Abba who will swing us up into his arms and carry us home?

2021-06-18

The Punishment that Brought Peace

"After a choked up confession to my mom, I went out into the winter night, and ended up weeping on the stoop of a darkened office building."

2021-06-17

Seeing Him Who Is Unseen

We must learn to hear the voice of Him who rarely speaks audibly and observe the actions of Him who is otherwise invisible.

2021-06-16

Tossed by Waves

Jesus said: “Don’t be afraid. Take courage, I am here!” Tossed by the waves … Just substitute a couple of nouns… In the middle of a divorce, tossed by guilt. In the middle of debt, tossed by creditors.

2021-06-15

What Are You Looking For?

Jesus asked the disciple, “What are you looking for?” His questions are always penetrating. Our Lord is probing their hearts again.

2021-06-14

Consider His Beauty

Study God in all His pre-existent glory, before He took on Himself human form. Think of the mighty love which drew Him from His throne to die on the cross. Admire Him as He conquers all the powers of hell. See Him risen, crowned, glorified! Bow before Him as Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, for only then will your love to Him be as it should.

2021-06-13

Crying from the Cave

Are you crying from a cave just now? Will you trust God to sustain you amidst your challenges?

2021-06-12

Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest

Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.

2021-06-11

Prayer Changes Things

We are never without hope because we are never without prayer. Prayer confesses, “God can handle

2021-06-10

He Guides Me

Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.

2021-06-09

Transplant

A character transplant is not something of the future, it already exists! This is the real nature of being a Christ-follower.

2021-06-07

No Room for Jesus

God wants us to make him a priority, which means making room for Jesus. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us glorify our Savior above all.

2021-06-06

Clutter

Are you weighed down by the clutter in your life? I mean lots of little chores to do sometime in no particular order.

2021-06-05

Cease Striving and Know

Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;

2021-06-04

Perseveres Under Trial

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test,

2021-06-03

Justice and Mercy

Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?

2021-06-02

Let’s Major in God

David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.

2021-06-01

Approaching Storm

Lord, let me always be in awe of your power and wisdom that I do not foolishly attempt to take on the storms in my life by myself.

2021-05-31

Precious Promises

God has given us precious promises. He has declared them to us because He wants us to know His heart, share His nature, escape corruption, build our faith, give us hope, and perfect us in holiness—

2021-05-30

Learning through Adversity

As believers, we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His good purposes.

2021-05-29

Walk in the Light

There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?

2021-05-28

Be Anxious For Nothing

Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with me, because I genuinely care for you."

2021-05-25

Alone with God

There is no true holiness, no clothing with the Holy Spirit and with power, without being alone daily with God.

2021-05-24

Build Each Other Up

The New Testament has a word for such activity: encouragement. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

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