In the Palm of God’s Hand
Have you ever needed to make note of a phone number or some reminder and without any paper, written it in the palm of your hand so you won’t forget? I have and God…
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Willing to Love, Able to Save
“Such a high priest [Jesus] truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set
Because of His Gift
He was accused of a crime he never committed. Witnesses were hired to lie. The jury was rigged. A judge swayed by politics handed down the death penalty. They killed him. And why? Because of…
Forgetful of Jesus
Forget Him who never forgot us? Forget Him who poured His blood forth for our sins? Forget Him who loved us even to the death? Can it be possible? Yes, it is
Worship Changes Our Face
Worship is magnifying or enlarging our vision of God. Of course his size doesn’t change, but our perception of him does. As we draw nearer, he seems larger. Isn’t that what we need? A…
Religion Renewed
Please open your Bible and read; John 2:1-11 What’s the significance of Jesus’ miracle of
Changing Our Nature
God is changing you from the inside out. Ezekial 36:26-27 “I will put a new way of thinking inside you. I will take out the stubborn hearts of stone from your bodies, and I…
The Prison of Want
The prison of want. You've seen her prisoners. They are "in want." Paul says that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV). When we surrender to God the cumbersome sack of…
Thought Prevention
Is a bad disposition something we have like a cold or the flu? Or do we have a choice? Paul says we do. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 he says, “We capture every thought and make it…
I Hear God’s Voice
It was really windy when my grandson said, “Papa I can hear God’s voice in the wind… and he says he will help us find our way.” What wonderful thoughts innocently offered by a…
God’s Ways Are Right
God knows what is best. No struggle will come your way apart from his purpose, presence, and permission. What encouragement this brings! You are never the victim of nature or the prey of fate.
Give Thanks
Prayer. Thank you Almighty God for revealing yourself as Abba Father! Thank you for loving me so much that you give me what I need, not what I want or deserve! Thank you for…
Find Refuge
As we enter a new year, we realize that last year is history and the coming year is a mystery. We do not know what the coming year will bring. We live in turbulent…
Knowledge vs Wisdom
My prayer for us this week: "Heavenly Father we are so grateful that the wisdom you give us is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial…
Get Over Yourself
When you have a chance to clap and cheer, do you take it? “In humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3
Praise God for Answered Prayer
Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels do not pray, but they never cease to praise both day and night. To be silent over God's mercies is to incur the guilt…
Finding Satisfaction
Satisfaction is found in a life that reflects God’s priorities—and time with Him comes first. Read His Word. Not content? Time to examine your priorities.
Open My Heart
Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care.
Choose the Presence of God
God repeatedly pledges his presence to his people! To Abram, God said, “Do not be afraid.
The Cost of Discipleship
“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of
God Is Able
What will happen if your job disappears? Or your health diminishes? Or the economy takes
A Call to Godly Living
A life of godliness is characterized by a heart and mind bent toward the things of God. Although we will live imperfectly, our focus is to be on obeying His will and pleasing Him.…