Protection and Direction
Thank-you gracious and mighty God for your 'protecting' cover by day and the 'directing' fire by night. And also for your 'providing' loving arms that carry us all the time. In Jesus name, amen.…
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Cast Yourself Upon the Grace of Christ
Guilt sucks the life out of our souls. Grace restores it. No one had more reason to feel the burden of guilt than did the apostle Paul.
Christ in You Gives You Confidence
Our confidence is not in our ability but in God’s ability. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20
Unshakable Peace
Jesus said to seek peace in Him because He has overcome this troublesome world (John 16:33)). Let’s shift our focus from our vexing problem to God and ask for His peace to surround us…
Sanctuary in the Wilderness
I wonder if I will ever be satisfied with God rather than constantly longing for what God offers. Sanctuary in the Wilderness
Care-Givers
Will you join me in thanking God for the "care-givers" in our churches who continually find ways to reach out to their flock and will not let the Word be silenced? Lord, I am…
Find God in Your Crisis
How would you describe your crisis? Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength?
Keep Forgiving
Freedom of Forgiveness | by Katherine Kehler The church is full of sinners. Some sins are well known and others are hidden, but God knows the hearts of each one of us, Have You…
How Knowledge Strengthens You
Every Christian understands that knowing God is the highest and best form of knowledge. This spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to us in our faith.
A Daily Battle
This is war! We face a daily battle and it is not just with sin and temptation. We have a real foe whose desire for us is our destruction.
Intimate Christ
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us.” Ephesians 5:2 Long to be more loving? Begin by accepting your place as a dearly loved child. “You are God’s children whom He loves,…
Strength to the Weary
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29
Something for Everyone
Something for Everyone by John Grant. Discovering our gifts from God and then using them to our utmost.
As Yourself
Lord Jesus, you know I am not good at loving my neighbor even in the best of times. Thank you for showing me that I can do so powerfully by lifting each one up…
I Got Drunk
It is interesting that God’s Word contrasts “drunk with wine” and “filled with God’s Spirit.” The issue is control.
Why Does God Allow Storms in Our Life?
No one likes turbulent times, but until we reach heaven, they will be a part of our life. No matter what the apparent source is, God ultimately directs every situation, because His sovereignty rules…
Pent Up Anger
Pent up anger is an explosion waiting to happen. Sooner or later, the pent up frustration will explode, either in our own life or into the life of someone else.
Let God Change the Way You Think
Romans 12:2 says, “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” You are God’s child, His creation. You’ll get through this — you’re a part of His family.
The Flip Side of Worry
The next time you feel worry creeping into your mind, chase it away by: 1) Remembering God’s promises. 2) Turning our worries into meditation on His word and prayer.
God, We’re Desperate for You
“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.” Psalms 4:1 (NASB) Lord, we’re desperate for you. We’re…
The Fear of Being Without
I am kind of freaked out right now. Not supremely, but a bit. It's the empty shelves. Having never lived outside the United States and having always had enough ... this is weird and…
Grace to Keep Going
We readily attribute our salvation to God’s grace, but what does “this grace in which we stand” mean to us now ? How does it work out in everyday life?