October 26, 2019
You Taught Us How to Love
“We have spoken freely to you, …our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.” 2 Corinthians 6:11
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May 30, 2019
Your Treasure is Awake
Heavenly Father, please help me to be willing to let the truth that Jesus loves me saturate my entire being. Thank You that I am filled with Your love and nothing can ever separate me from it today, or any day. Amen.
Read more..February 21, 2019
The Beggar’s Plight
I was two years old when I first saw beggars sitting on the side of the road. They were the poorest of the poor in the country where I grew up. Their contorted bodies, sometimes sightless eyes, flat expressions, and plaintive voices unnerved me.
Read more..November 27, 2018
Simple Yet Profound Power
“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 The Name above all names. “Jesus, Jesus.” The chaos ceased. ...he could not rest from the horror that captured his thoughts until he whispered, “Jesus.”
Read more..January 27, 2018
Don’t Make it Too Personal
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone we may feel, we know that there are many others who worship Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Read more..December 29, 2017
Receive and Respond
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’
Read more..June 14, 2017
But How Does it End?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I long for the perfect ending, but I’m so often distracted from the joy you have for me. Then I lose heart. May I humbly ask You to help me turn my attention to the joy ahead which you have prepared and planned for me. Amen.
Read more..October 11, 2016
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..July 17, 2016
How to Get a Grip
#Devotional HOW TO GET A GRIP. My natural tendencies are often the opposite of trust. In my prayers I try to persuade God to do something I desperately want, or to give me something I think I can’t do without.
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