Joy in God
Listen attentively to the voice of the Spirit each day as He points you to Jesus Christ, who offers you His wonderful fruit: love, joy, peace.
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Walking in the Spirit
God calls us beyond the limits within our own strength, to the limitless power of His Spirit; beyond the limits within our own understanding, to the matchless wisdom of His ways;
Love is Patient; Love is Kind
The way we treat others is rooted in how Jesus treats us. Thus, the call to love is not a call to sentimentality. It is the willingness to live like Jesus.
Danger of Self Reliance
When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move…
Satan’s Strategies
The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s…
God’s Mirror
Look in the mirror. What do you see first, your flaws or your good points? What do you think God sees first when he looks into your soul? With Jesus in your life, you…
Our Wilderness Wanderings
The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Is Peace Possible in Hard Times?
Jesus promised peace for those who trust in Him, and He delivers on His promises. Our part is to take one day at a time and believe that He will carry us through. Our
When I Call to You
I believe three things are important: 1) honesty in our prayer life with God, 2) confidence that God hears and cares even when our prayers sizzle with pain and frustration, and 3) genuine praise…
Know Where to Look
Because David knew where to look (Jesus) he was able to say, “I will fear no evil.”
So He May Forgive Us
You and I have a way by which we can be absolutely certain of God's forgiveness.
God’s Provision in Storms
Jesus is sovereign over all storms. He’s the one who forms them, determines their intensity, guides us through them, and brings them to an end in His perfect time.
Reveal Your Wisdom
Prayer Holy Father, give me wisdom in the way I use my speech. May it be a blessing to others and a source of praise to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Give Your Fears to Your Father
God did not take the cross away from Jesus, but he did take away the fear.
Let All Take Refuge
Take Refuge: But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Psalm 5:11
The Source of Peace
Serenity is a direct result of a relationship with Jesus Christ. No outside situation can tamper with that connection—we partake of Jesus’ abundant life through His Holy Spirit.
A Far Greater Gift
“I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We need that reminder. We all need that reminder, for all of us need hope
God’s Deep Love for You
“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
God’s Time
If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it!
God Works Things Out for Our Good
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
Jesus, Friend of Sinner
Jesus looks past his obvious sin and, instead, sees a man who desperately needed to hear the gospel and one who would respond with tremendous remorse when confronted with the truth of his lifestyle.
Imperfect Me
When we find ourselves short-tempered with those around us, Jesus wants us to look back at all the times he has been patient with us.