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Unwrapping the Gifts of the Cross
Much has been said about Jesus’ “gift of the Cross.” But what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? The garments taken by the soldiers? Have you taken time…
An Easter Prayer
An Easter Prayer. Of all of God's gifts. Easter shows us our fate. Forgiven we will rise. And pass through Heaven's gate. This Easter remember. The sacrifice of a Son. And through His resurrection.…
On Saturday
When it’s Easter Saturday in your life, how do you react? When you are somewhere between yesterday’s tragedy and tomorrow’s triumph, what do you do? Do you leave God’ - or do you linger…
He Bore It All
Have Ever made someone feel bad so you would feel good? "Then the soldiers bowed before Jesus and made fun of him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews'. They spat on Jesus.
Don’t Forget
Are you still in love with Jesus? Before you remember anything, remember him. If you forget anything, don't forget him.
Miserable on the Mountain
When we sin, it may create a sense of alienation from God (and understandably so), but the days of actual separation are over. God is always ready to listen to our repentive prayers and…
Solving Problems Through Prayer
Long before a crisis arises or a solution is needed, a wise believer will be seeking God in prayer. In trouble-free times, we can build a foundation of trust and communion with Him that…
Become a Brave-Heart Disciple
Dear Lord, Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple — a disciple never content with a static, stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily…
What is God Asking from You?
Today, as we remember Palm Sunday, what is Jesus asking from you? Give to Jesus what He needs and be amazed at what He will do!
Be a Donkey for Jesus
God did not need my ability; He wanted my availability. If I was available, He could make me able for his purposes!
Bad Stuff Happens
Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful…
Unrequited Love
“He knows exactly what we are and loves us anyway.” Despite our lack of love for God, he, demonstrated unrequited love for us by sending Jesus as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Finding the Time
“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and…
Becoming Poor in Self-Sufficiency
The original disciples had no experience in how to be a Christian. All they could do was follow Jesus for each next step
Faith Sees the Savior
Your eyes see your faults. Your faith sees your Savior. Your eyes see your guilt. Your faith sees his blood.
Delight in God
“Delight yourself in the Lord.” Psalm 37:4 The teaching of these words must seem surprising
An Uncommon Call to an Uncommon Life
You have onea uniqueness. A divine spark. An uncommon call to an uncommon life. “The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others” Don’t worry about skills you don’t have.…
A Mountaintop Experience
Seek out the mountains, and you will witness God doing things through your life that can be explained only by His mighty presence.
Amazing Friendships
Paul explains how he became “all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” Let us become weak to those who are weak, so that we may together…
Lavish Grace
So, how often do you sin, hmm… in an hour? For the sake of discussion, let’s say ten times an hour. Ten sins an hour, times sixteen waking hours, times 365 days a year,…
Pray About Everything
Rather than worry about anything, "pray about everything." Everything? Diaper changes and dates? Business meetings and broken bathtubs? Procrastinations and prognostications? Pray about everything!
How Can I Remain Silent
Making a difference in the world often involves sacrifice. Are you willing to take that risk in the Spirit's strength?