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Trading Worry for Peace
Think about it: What do you gain from worrying about circumstances? What do you lose?
My Struggles are About Him
Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.
Safe Pastures
God will keep our imagination feeding in the safe pastures depicted in Psalm 23. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, will lead our minds to still waters and quiet resting places.
Come and Drink
“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." God describes Himself as “the fountain of living water.” (John 7:37-38). Dear child of mine. Are you thirsty? Come and drink. I delight…
Crying Out
In our Christian journey, moments will arise where we find ourselves desperate for something seemingly out of reach.
Overcoming the World Step by Step
Sometimes life's situations can seem overwhelming, but we can count on God to give us what we need when we need it to work through life and overcome the world one step at a…
“Little Words” That Mean a Lot
Our labor is a labor of love and here are a few “little words” that can help bring understanding to the serving we do…
Removed Our Transgressions
Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
The Key to Blessing
Something about the Word refreshes, cleanses, uplifts the heart and soul of each one of us when we spend time in its pages. God made it – and us – that way.
Jesus is With You Always
If we know that Jesus is with us, all our abilities will be developed, every grace strengthened. We must cast ourselves into the Lord’s service with heart, and soul, and strength.
What’s Holding You Back?
The question is am I standing around, staring up at the sky? Or am I actively living out Jesus' command to be witnesses to the ends of the Earth?
Anything You Ask
I will continue to abide in Christ and have His Word abide in my heart, so that when needs arise today - whether large or small; physical, material or spiritual - I will choose…
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Question: What distracts you (or tempts you) from the straight path? The only way to keep going along the straight path is for us to “fix our eyes on Jesus.
Knowing His Best…Walking in Rest!
God wants you to rest not "from" the things He has for you but "in" the things He has for you. His rest reigns in the innermost part of your being.
You Cannot Outgive God
The more you give away the more you receive. New Testament concept makes clear that everything belongs to God. We are custodians, stewards, of that which is entrusted to us for only a brief…
Take Goliath Down
Imitate David. Never give up. One prayer might not be enough. One apology might not do it. One day or month of resolve might not suffice.
Jesus, the Champion
Jesus is the Champion of all champions…no one comes close! All His titles are eternal…He has always held them, and no one in heaven or on earth has ever taken them away…no one ever…
To Whom Will You Compare God?
Praise God, and let’s pray today to constantly keep our eyes upon Jesus, with whom no one else even comes close! “To whom, then, will you compare God?” Isaiah 40:18
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…
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."
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.
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…
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.