How often do we get too close to sin and then have to suffer the consequences. Too much food, alcohol, gambling, ungrateful attitudes, and criticism, to name a few. Often others near us get embroiled with the same sin. But we have a Savior! Just as the man by the side of the road saved us, so Jesus will save us from ...
Read more..A friend was going through a difficult circumstance and I was always very careful about how I approached the sensitive subject with her. She still had a lot of anger and I was giving her space and room to work through it.
Read more..We will all go through discouragement when faced with the above type scenarios. But will we let discouragement rule our lives, or will we place our trust in God to work those things that we can’t comprehend? Will we remind ourselves how He has worked for our good in other difficult times?
Read more..Singing on Sunday morning is far different from living on Monday in the classroom, office or field.
Read more..It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't have to know all the details. It is up to us to TRUST His heart concerning us.
Read more..“The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 15:3
Read more..“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,..." Our Heavenly Father just asks for willing people to work with all their hearts, knowing that God accepts our service.
Read more..Friend, choose to receive Christ into your life through prayer today. And if you’ve done that, share it with someone. Tell them about God’s great love.
Read more..During times of deep challenge make a choice to trust God. Stay disciplined. Keep equipped by standing on the promises of His word.
Read more..The Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Read more..Jesus calls His followers to a love that is way beyond casual. It’s Crazy. Supernatural. Foolish.
Read more..The Lord surrounded me with such calmness that I knew it was a miracle. I remember thinking, "I think I'm supposed to be crying or something."
Read more..Letting go is an essential part of being a mother. “Let go to let grow” should be your motto as a mother too. A mother lets go of her baby’s hand so he can learn to walk.
Read more..When we focus on God and all He is, our perspective changes, our faith grows and peace begins to settle over our bankrupt souls as we look to Him. Thankfulness begins to flow in the place where desperation resided.
Read more..God loves to use ordinary, weak, human beings to do His work. Thank you, Father, that I can do everything through him (Christ) who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)
Read more..SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE. “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." Ephesians 4:15
Read more..If you’re feeling stuck and can’t even get a glimpse of a different tomorrow, these verses are for you. 6 Scripture Verses for When You Feel Stuck
Read more..Are you frustrated and worn out from endlessly helping relatives? When is enough enough? What is the right thing to do?
Read more..At the end of the day when the day is done, was it a day walked well with the Lord?“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NKJV
Read more..How about you - holding on to any grudges? Forgiveness is good for your health! Want to help heal the world? It begins with you.
Read more..Father God, I want to be perfume to you but often, I admit, what you smell in my good works is the stench of self-reliance and self-satisfaction.
Read more..It struck me that if children are a blessing from the Lord, then God must actually be looking upon us as blessings too! Since we are “His children God is our Heavenly Father” God also views us as a blessing to Himself.
Read more..If Christ is in you...your spirit is ALIVE because of righteousness. ..., he ... will also GIVE LIFE to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, Romans 8:10-11
Read more..Every day we have opportunities that demonstrate our character. We encounter little opportunities for our integrity to grow or slow. Small things that many would just overlook, like the wrong change, an item left off the grocery bill, TV program choices no one sees, perhaps an overlooked invoice.
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