Thoughts By Men

2020-05-24

Running the Race

Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.

2020-05-23

God Can Speak into the Chaos of Your Life

God spoke the world into existence, and He spoke you into your mother’s womb. Even now, He can speak into the chaos of your life to bring it shape and form (Psalm 51:10 MSG).

2020-05-22

Where is God When I Hurt?

The Bible says in Romans 8:28 that “in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.” Do this simple exercise. Remove the word 'everything' and replace it with the symbol of your tragedy.

2020-05-21

The Indwelling Christ

The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst

2020-05-20

The Key to Real Joy

...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

2020-05-19

Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Does Jesus’ assurance encourage you to keep knocking on Heaven’s door, audaciously petitioning God for all your needs? Prayer is our privilege and communication channel to our Father. It is a relational necessity for Christ-followers.

2020-05-17

Casting Your Anxiety on God

On my good days I begin my morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation with God. I look ahead into the day and make my requests. I am meeting with so-and-so at 10:00AM. Would you give me wisdom? This afternoon I need to finish my sermon. Would you please go ahead of me?

2020-05-16

Know My Heart

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24

2020-05-15

Relying on God in Times of Trouble

If we give in to self-reliance and fear, we’ll find ourselves going down wrong paths: We may vacillate and become weaker instead of growing stronger in the storm. Oftentimes, in desperation, we’ll ask other people for guidance instead of going to our Father.

2020-05-14

Full Confidence

Today, as someone who is saved, you can have full confidence that what awaits you in heaven is far better than anything this earth has to offer. Lord, thank You for the invitation to live with You forever. I confess my sins and surrender my heart and life to You again. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and impart to me assurance of salvation. Amen.

2020-05-13

As Near as Our Next Breath

Don’t assume God is watching from a distance. Isolation creates a downward cycle of fret. Choose instead to be the person who clutches the presence of God with both hands.

2020-05-12

Christ Gives Me Strength

“I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

2020-05-11

Warms the Heart

Isn’t it a special treat to bring joy into the lives of others we love?Sometimes it is so simple,

2020-05-08

He Knows You

Do you know this God who knows you? He knows your name. And he can’t wait to get you home. The ever-recurring, soul-lifting message of heaven is this— “The Lord delights in you” (Isaiah 62:4).

2020-05-06

Calming the Waters

We all go through storms in our lives. Some are fierce and we feel like we are about to sink. We look for places to run and hide and avoid the storms, but they follow us everywhere we go. We can’t escape.

2020-05-05

Three Things to Believe Today

You cannot know what Jesus has said without knowing the Scriptures. His words are there for you to hear, to believe, to receive, and to obey. His words are true words, good words, living words, whole words, righteous words.

2020-05-03

God Hears Your Prayers

God loves the sound of your voice—always! God never places you on hold or tells you to call again later.

2020-05-02

Knots in the Sail

The book of Acts shows that, when believers are filled with the Spirit, they’re anything but stationary. They speak God’s Word boldly. They endure persecution. They care for and do good to others. Being filled with the Spirit goes beyond brimming with joy, peace, self-control, and the like. He produces action.

2020-05-01

The Unchanging Lord

Question: How does God’s unchanging nature give you comfort in difficult times of instability?

2020-04-28

More than a Helper

I have never seen the Spirit with my eyes, but he bears witness with my spirit that I am his.

2020-04-27

God Surrounds Us

Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.

2020-04-26

Sanctified Trials

Real growth in grace is the result of sanctified trials. God often takes away our comforts and our privileges in order to make us better Christians. He trains His children, not in dwellings of ease and luxury, but by using them in hard service.

2020-04-25

Prayers Matter to God

God delights in hearing your prayers! We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God. You aren’t just anybody, you are his child.

2020-04-24

No Time to Pray?

Question: Have you prayed yet today? If not, could you spend some time with God now?

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