Diet of Self-Help
You see, by yourself, you’re weak. “SELF-help” is insufficient. It’s only when your life is Christ-centered that you find strength
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God Intends it for Good
Lord, thank You for Your call on each of our lives and the transformation You are bringing about while we await the fulfillment of Your plans and purposes. Help us be teachable and learn…
Wandering and Wondering
It is sadly easy to get musty and murky in our spiritual lives. God becomes an old, old habit and our lamps no longer attract people to the Savior.
Cleaning in the Corners
Thank you, Father, for shining your light of love into every corner of my life so that I can walk in unrestricted fellowship with you.
Homey Hiding Place
The mountain trip was supposed to be a time of relaxation and fun spent with my parents, siblings, and their families.
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.
Holy Exchange Prayer
In every need, Jesus invites us to exchange our insufficiency for His all-sufficiency. He longs for us to substitute our “I don’t have” for “I have all I need in Jesus.”
Am I Headed in the Direction I Want to Go?
So, this direction you’re on in your life. Will it take you to where you want to be next week and next year?
Waiting on God
What do we do when God seems slow? Let's face it. Waiting is hard. The good news is it is not up to us.
Put Feet to Your Faith!
In what ways is it most important to you to put feet to your faith? How have you been inspired by others putting their belief into action?
Called to Follow Him
“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12
His Breath in Our Lungs
"It's your breath in our lungs..."* We frequently sing those words in Sunday worship but they carry far greater impact since my husband's recent illness.
It Takes Practice
Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
The Wise Foolishness of Faith
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 What an unbelievable statement!
Love is Not Easily Provoked
When I find myself getting impatient, angry, or irritated at someone or a situation, the Holy Spirit brings this verse to mind.
Is Your Life a Little Crazy Right Now?
God's divine power is ready to go to work on your behalf. Invite Him into your circumstance today. Name it specifically to Him.
Joy in Hard Times
If you are going through hardship, take heart. You are not alone my sister, my brother. There are faithful people around you that can relate and help you through it. All the while, God…
It Is Time
It is not about how gifted and Anointed you are. It is not about demons and warfare, It is about your obedience, to God!
Cockroach on the Keyboard
A story of a cockroach on a piano keyboard. Some problems we may face are not so easily resolved as a cockroach on a keyboard.
Leading by Example
When Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, he did more than wash off the dust from their busy days. He gave them a picture of what it looks like to participate in God’s kingdom. Christ…
Open My Eyes
Someone once said that whenever we read the Bible, we should read it to get to know God better — not just to store up Biblical knowledge.
To Me and Through Me
Inviting God to give TO you and then THROUGH you will energize you in a way that will surprise you.
Enthusiasm
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." I find God in the places where I am most enthusiastic.