May 14, 2025
Unnecessary Fighting
I cannot count the number of times I have worn myself out getting ready for a battle I knew was coming. I planned what I would say and how I would respond to the other person
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July 12, 2024
Compelled by Love
Is serving God your obligation or passion? I was sitting alone in a hotel room in Rome, thinking to myself, “Why am I here?” I grew up believing that in order to be a good Christian, I needed to do certain things.
Read more..June 29, 2024
Kindness to a Thief
No one wants to be in relationship with someone who they think disapproves of them. No one wants to know a God they think will zap them at every wrong move.
Read more..December 1, 2023
The Teacher’s Voice
Be conscious of where your mind goes today. direct your thoughts back to God and His Word.
Read more..November 17, 2023
Capture Our Thoughts
“If I don’t think about everything that makes me anxious, what am I going to think about?” I asked my counselor. I had to laugh at hearing myself ask the question out loud.
Read more..September 26, 2023
Humility Toward Each Other
What do you do when you hear that someone was hurt by something you did?
Read more..March 6, 2023
Why Don’t You Ask
Relying on God takes practice. Seeking Him daily through prayer and asking for what we need for the day means we must trust Him to provide. As we learn to trust in His daily provision, the anxieties of our own efforts are lessened.
Read more..February 24, 2023
Transforming Power
My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts more like Christ. As a result, I can live the abundant life he promised.
Read more..February 15, 2023
Be In the Moment
Lord, help me not give in to fear when speaking about you. Give me confidence in the Spirit’s ability to give me the right words to say at the right time. Amen.
Read more..February 7, 2023
Talk is Cheap Love Is Priceless
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1
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