My Foot is Slipping
God chooses to know us and be actively involved in the trials and triumphs of each day with us. How will today, or tomorrow, be different because you are aware of his presence and…
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In God’s Hands
Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.
How do You View God?
How do you view God? Is he someone looking for a way to condemn you? Is he an out-of-touch old man?
Worry about Your Life
God gives beauty to the flowers and life to grass. In the grand scheme of things, these are transitory and insignificant. He sent his Son from Heaven to save us. So, he most definitely…
Stand Firm
We have been set free! We are delivered from law, sin, and death. We have been set free to serve God and share in his grace eternally. So how will we use that freedom?
Trust With All Your Heart
Trust. It can't be half-hearted. Either it is a full trust or it is clouded with suspicion and doubt. Let's ask for God's wisdom and guidance as we make our choices.
God Wants to Hear our Prayers
"...but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God." Philippians 4:6-7
The Knowledge of God
God's plan to save us is incredible. His blueprints for the creation of our universe are beyond our imagining. He is so rich in wisdom and knowledge. What else can we do but go…
The Lord is My Shepherd
"...he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3 My that sounds so good. But it is more than talk. When we've reached that point that we can't go on, God…
Bad Stuff Happens
Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful…
Love that Surpasses Knowledge
Love that surpasses knowledge. When you have loved your spouse for decades you experience what this means.
No Condemnation
"Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Becoming a Christian means we have been liberated from law keeping.
His Wonderful Light
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”…
Have Patience
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” Romans 15:1
All Your Needs
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
His Appointed Time
God sent his Son to be a woman's son. He emptied his home so he could send a redeemer to our home. He did it so we could be his children -
The Right Word
Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift. But even the best of speakers has to admit that the best of his or her words are not nearly as good…
I Take Refuge
“O LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me...” Psalm 7:1
You are Worth More
"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more…
The Truth of our Commitment
The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."
Our Hope in Him
How many times have you been disappointed by someone for whom you voted, betrayed by a friend, been abandoned by a loved one, or let down by a church leader?
Let Your Light Shine
Our goal is not to call attention to ourselves, but to help others see the glorious grace of our Father.