What Pulls Your Strings?
Who’s in control of your life? Who’s pulling your strings? For the majority of us, it’s other people – society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community.
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The Storms of Life
Will our trust in the Lord increase as we watch Him use our suffering to make us more Christlike, or will we become bitter and resentful toward Him? In other words, will we rage…
Peace in the Face of Uncertainty
Everything is being cancelled. The NBA games. The NHL games. March Madness. Broadway plays. Flights. Cruises. Cancellations, everywhere! But can I tell you the one thing that has not and WILL not be cancelled?
How to Love the Unlovable
"How can I really love that person?" I encourage you to make a list of those whom you don't like and begin to love them by faith. "By this all men will know you…
Light of the World
Prayer, O Holy God, please strengthen me so that with undaunted courage and with the compassion of Jesus I might display your light to the lost world around me. In the name of Jesus,…
God is Waiting On You
Whatever it is that’s troubling you, you’ll get through this. Don’t quit, don’t hide.
Emulating Jesus
Has the recent health crisis changed your perception of what is important on this side of eternity? We now live in a world where social distancing and potential self-isolation define our new normal.
Absolute Dependence
As you depend on Him He supplies your needs by sending down the Holy Spirit. Jesus wants you to be dependent as you serve Him. Day by day, hour by hour, in everything you…
Our Conflict is with Satan
Make no mistake… the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. For that reason, the Bible says, “though we walk in the flesh, we do not…
Praying in a Crisis
“the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
He is My Helper
With the Lord as our helper, mere man can do nothing to us or against us except that which God permits (Acts 4:28). Whatever trials we face, the fact remains that God will be…
I Messed Up
Thunderbolts of regret can ignite and consume you. What makes the difference? Counteract them with downpours of God’s grace, daily washings of forgiveness.
Dealing with Fear
In a world that has many uncertainties the words from Psalm 147 can bring comfort. God is big enough to comfort His child in the midst of all possible fears!
Running the Race
Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.
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).
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…
The Indwelling Christ
The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst
The Key to Real Joy
...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
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…
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…
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
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…
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…