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“But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 Keep on praying for your loved one to return to God.
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Artificial or Real Fruit
God created us to be living, breathing persons designed to have the life of Christ squeezed out of us so those around would be drawn by the tantalizing aroma of our presence.
God Is Present with You Now
Thank you, Father, that when you say “never will I forsake you,” you mean never. You are with me now.
The Unfailing Love
Think about the love that never fails. Stay thankful for God’s faithfulness.
Prayer Journey
Father, we know You want to have a close, growing relationship with us. Lord, we also want to know You more. Deep within our souls we want to know You. Amen.
God is GOOD
God will never run out of goodness. Everything He made (and makes) is good. Father, thank You for being totally good, that there is no shadow of evil in You! Your goodness is everywhere.…
Take Him at His Word
Faith is definitely required to take God at His Word and it begins the moment we exercise faith to receive Salvation and is integral in living out our new life in Christ.
Freedom from Shame
When God touches your life and begins a good work in you, He is committed to you. He promises to carry on the good work in your heart until it is completed. God can…
Pieced Together
“Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12).With Christ as my mold, the pieces of my life have been transformed into something new.
Under Authority
Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I…
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…
Being Smart or Being Wise
When we are being wise, we rely on someone or something other than our own storehouse of knowledge to inform us, knowing our own limitations. That takes humility but also discernment.
Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You
Go — by God’s power — and live differently among the people who know you. God wants to use your story, no matter how much pain it involves.
Who’s Right vs. What’s Right
It is easy to get caught up in who's right instead of what's right. God will give us opportunities to choose what's right versus who's right, as He continues to mold us to be…
More than Faithful
Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.
We All Need Somebody
We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so…
Crockpots and Microwaves
In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.
The Light of God’s Face
God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you…
Faith That Stands
Are you facing a stressful situation? "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 "For whatever is born of…
Master Gardener Advice
Is your faith withered like flowers on a hot summer day? Advice from our Master Gardener: meditate on God’s word and trust in him.
Spirituality
Spirituality is a popular subject these days. True spirituality moves you toward knowledge of Jesus as the Influencer of your heart.
Hearing from God
The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”