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…
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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.…
Recognizing False Teachers
“Beware of false teachers who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are wolves and will
A New Chapter for Your Life
The anxious heart says, “There’s trouble out there!” So you don’t sleep well. You don’t laugh often. Misfortune lurks... it’s just a matter of time.
God’s Word Gives Joy and Light
“God’s laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and
Grace – the Example of Zacchaeus
“Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.
Grateful for Grace
God knew that we would someday need his grace. That is why he gave it to us before we needed it. Max Lucado gives a splendid example of this....
God, the Healer of Broken Hearts!
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [curing their pains and their sorrows]." Psalm 147:3 "THE SPIRIT of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed and qualified Me…
The Stronghold of Cold Love
We each need people who love us, who are committed to us in spite of our imperfections. The fullness of Christ will not come without Christians standing with each other in love. We are…
God Will Never Give Up!
God moves us forward by healing our past! Can he really? Can God heal this
Green Pasture Time
We need to learn to unwind whenever possible, resting in the Presence of the Shepherd. This electronic age keeps His children “wired” much of the time, too tense to find Him in the midst…