Perfume to God
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.
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Blessings from the Lord
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…
You’re Alive, Be Strong
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
Integrity in the Small Stuff
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…
What are You Afraid of?
STOP RUNNING. “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
A Hint of Things to Come
C.S. Lewis wrote that we live between the now and not yet. We live in a broken world. God promises that He will never leave nor forsake us,
Take Time to Ripen
I think some Christians are too anxious to bear their fruit before it is ready. Father God, Creator of all. Help us to yield to Your timing before we bear fruit.
Just How Bad Could it Get?
Romans 8:28 "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Faulty Building Materials
Anyone who has ever been involved in building a structure knows the value of carefully attaching the superstructure to a firm foundation. Rusty nails will not do.
A Lost Art
To confess sin means 'to agree with God' about it, to have His view toward it. With that kind of honest confession and determination to turn from the sin comes the incredible flood of…
In Christ I Have a New Life
What happens when we repent of our sins and receive Jesus Christ as Savior? Jesus forgives us and cleanses us from all sin. We are adopted into his family. We’ll go to heaven when…
Be Still, My Daughter
Will you take the challenge to “Be still and know that I am God?” Be still and see the salvation of the Lord. Exodus 14:13-14
God’s Covenant
Whatever situations we are in, we need to be joyfully open to His rainbows so we may see the fulfilling of His Covenant in every part of creation.
He Has What We Need
A sample prayer. Today I want to pray this prayer for each one reading this
You are Not Alone
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Choose trust despite…
I Demand to Be Right!
Do you find yourself constantly correcting people in conversation? Do you feel the need to share your insight or knowledge
Endowed with Splendor
Are you clothed in splendor? we don’t achieve splendor, nor can we buy it. Instead, we are given it from heaven.
Attitude Adjustment
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord," Colossians 3:23
Divine Delays
“We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” Psalm 33:20 God’s timing is always with your best in mind.
Seek God and Not an Experience
If we seek an experience—an emotional high—rather than God, we will become disappointed.
