Never Giving In
"..., be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord..." Never give in! The testing of your faith is more precious than gold…
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Walking in Rest
Changing from turmoil to peace, from anxiety to trust, from worry to assurance, from striving to rest, comes by changing kingdoms.
Safe Pastures
God will keep our imagination feeding in the safe pastures depicted in Psalm 23. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, will lead our minds to still waters and quiet resting places.
“Little Words” That Mean a Lot
Our labor is a labor of love and here are a few “little words” that can help bring understanding to the serving we do…
Knowing His Best…Walking in Rest!
God wants you to rest not "from" the things He has for you but "in" the things He has for you. His rest reigns in the innermost part of your being.
Jesus, the Champion
Jesus is the Champion of all champions…no one comes close! All His titles are eternal…He has always held them, and no one in heaven or on earth has ever taken them away…no one ever…
Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest
Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.
Precious Promises
God has given us precious promises. He has declared them to us because He wants us to know His heart, share His nature, escape corruption, build our faith, give us hope, and perfect us…
In the Image of Your Father
As God’s child, you reflect your Father’s image as His light shines through your eyes, as His words are on your lips, as His peace is upon your countenance, as His grace is in…
Magnify the Lord
“God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
I Believe God Will Guide Me
I believe God has a plan and purpose for my life and that He is leading me in a path that will fulfill that plan and purpose.
Walking in the Spirit
God calls us beyond the limits within our own strength, to the limitless power of His Spirit; beyond the limits within our own understanding, to the matchless wisdom of His ways;
Speaking Without Words
We can speak—With the eyes of understanding; With the ears of alertness; With the smile of delight; With the tone of kindness; With the spirit of compassion; ...
God is a Redeemer
God is a Redeemer;He bought us with a great price,He rescues and breaks the chains of bondage,He finds us and brings us home.God is a Restorer;He returns what was destroyed andreplaces what was stolen.
7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times
7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times. Comments and verses to focus on during hard times.
In All Things
In my seeing, be my sight. In my knowing, be the light; In my listening, be what’s heard,In my speaking, be the word.
New Life for Old
So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me— I have never been so fully alive, free, fresh …new wine, new…
Beautiful Him; Beautiful You
How beautiful are His ways with you; how beautiful is His work within you.
Jesus’ Touch, Blessing, and Joy
Jesus’ touch is like no other. He reaches out to us with the hand of a true servant— with the warmth of deep compassion, with the wonder of tender mercies, with the understanding of…
The Full Expression of Love
His Righteousness is the character of love; His Holiness is the beauty of love; His Omnipotence is the power of love; His Omnipresence is the nearness of love;
Three Things to Believe Today
You cannot know what Jesus has said without knowing the Scriptures. His words are there for you to hear, to believe, to receive, and to obey. His words are true words, good words, living…
What to Do In Difficult Times
When you are in a struggle, when dark clouds hover, when disappointment or betrayal meet you unexpectedly, what is the best way to respond? Here are three things to always remember.
A Child is Born
To all in need, God sent His only begotten Son. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6