Jesus’ Heart
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17
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Our Struggle
How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? Our enemy is deceptively cunning -
Be a Rescuer
Hanging on to bitterness and keeping alive grudges is consuming work. It leaves little energy for blessing others, praising God, or enjoying life.
Pray and Seek My Face
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their…
Free at Last
"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.
God Hunger
Addiction has been defined as "God-hunger directed to the wrong source of soul satisfaction."
God Our Refuge
God is not only our protector; he is also our helper. Even when our world seems to be crashing around us, he is there.
Give Me Eyes to See
Give me eyes to see, O God, all the many wonderful ways you are providing for me and graciously providing the abundance you have poured into my life.
Forgiveness of Sin
Forgiveness! What a sweet and precious gift. What we were powerless to fix, make up or pay for, God did for us in Jesus.
Reconciliation
“God has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2…
We are Reconciled
Jesus didn't just die for my sins, he lives for me. In fact, he is at God's right hand claiming me as his own
Guard My Mouth
How important is our speech? Jesus said it revealed what was going on in our hearts.
God our Guide
Extravagant over-reaction! That's what we're programmed to seek and to display in our modern world of sound bytes and over-hyped personality.
I Have Set the Lord Before Me
There are many things that can trouble our lives, but none that can shake us loose from the grip of God's grace if our hearts remain close to Jesus as our Lord
Our Refuge
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost?
Ask, Seek and Knock
Ask! So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have to admit we don't have the answers. Seek! Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard. Knock! But God…
Transformed
Romans 12:2 Don't be molded by the world. Wow, isn't that a tough one to obey? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed be...
A Good Day
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14
Hope in the Lord
Isaiah 40:31 “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and will not be faint"
Facing Trials
James 1:2-3 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” "Hang in there!" There are few traits…