Salvation by Faith and Not Works
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians…
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Make God Your Refuge
Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! ... For my soul trusts in You;.and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge.” (Psalm 57:1)
Listen for Jesus
THOUGHT: Are you listening and looking for Jesus? Keep your mind tuned to Him and He will direct your path. Call on Him. As His Word says: Call to me and I will answer…
Infinite Patience
"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5
Patience and Faith
23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop…
The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness
The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we…
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs…
Strength out of Weakness
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ…
Answers in Times of Great Disaster
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to
Truly Worthy
“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are…
I Dared to Ask
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36
Christ In You
Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of…
Wherever He May Go
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of following You. Teach me obedience. May Your Holy Spirit teach me how to walk in Your footprints.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong...Isaiah 58:11
Guiltless in God’s Eyes
I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. We are today accepted by God, freed from the guilt of sin.
A Heart at Peace
“The wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please.” James 3:17
An Identity that Cannot be Stolen
#DailyDevotional - AN IDENTITY THAT CANNOT BE STOLEN "...I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my…
Stumbling Toward a Meshach Moment
#Devotional Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego told King Nebuchadnezzar they would not worship him like a god.
Prayer, First or Last Resort?
#DailyDevotional PRAYER, FIRST OR LAST RESORT? Isn't it just like prayer? We try everything else first instead of praying first.
Quiet Kindness
#DailyDevotional: QUIET KINDNESS “When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it.” Galatians 6:10