Always Green
He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. Jeremiah 17:7,8
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Leaving a Margin
When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it out on those closest to us. Complaining, frustration and lack of patience can surface all too often.
Wisdom and Knowledge
Each one of us has some insights, knowledge and wisdom, but the scope is usually fairly narrow and limited to our sphere of influence and knowledge--our world.
You Can Be More Confident
There are few things more beautiful than self-confidence. What do you communicate to the world, even when you’re not saying a word?
Praying For Children Moving Away From Home
Releasing our children means entrusting them more fully to the One who has been watching over them all along. Time to pray.
Secret of a Rubber Band
Somewhat humorously a friend suggested I slip a rubber band on my wrist and at times snap it as a reminder to acknowledge Christ presence and “invite Him in” to the moment.
Love Where Are You
We love Him because He first loved us. - 1 John 4:19 If I asked you what you love the most, what would your immediate response be?
A Teachable Heart
“Lord, give me a teachable spirit! Help me learn Your lessons.” How about you, is it time to go back to God's School?
Are You Spiritually Dehydrated?
Spiritual thirst. Psalm 42:1:“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.” Are you thirsty?
Wooed and Won
God can woo you both intellectually and emotionally. That’s what happened to Alex McFarland.
What is Your Motivation?
So friend, how about your motivation? Do you serve your Heavenly Father out of fear that He would punish you?
Yet Will I Praise Him
Whether you experience good things or not, praise God because He always works for our best and inhabits the praises of His people.
Fruit of Kindness
Be blessed with the fruit of kindness that the Holy Spirit produces in you, your grateful response to unmerited kindness
Knowing God
Father, what a privilege to know that You delight in our fellowship — that You are actually waiting for us to come to You. What deep, deep satisfaction You give. Thank You so much…
One Act of Love
One Act of Love — A Love Poem. One act of love, A kind word spoken Brings hope to the wounded Broken spirit,
The Other Side of Confession
In the moment of vulnerability that always comes with confession, let God love you. Walk out into the world forgiven.
Fill’er Up
“Be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18b Just like getting gas at the pump. Get filled with the spirit . You just need to ask
What Do You Need?
Give thanks even when you’re facing adversity; look up to God. God can give you an outcome that’s beyond what you can think of.
Withholding Nothing
God is a jealous God. He desires full, complete, and total surrender from those who follow Him.
Another Mystery Trip
There was a good bit of chatter on the bus as we speculated where the trip would take us....
Zero Degrees of Separation
Christians proved that in the family of Christ, there is no such thing as “six degrees of separation.” We are all connected
The Equation Prayer
Friend, prayer is not an equation of - you pray and God acts. The bible says: "that if we ask (God) anything… according to His will… He hears us."
Peace and the Holy Spirit
The peace Jesus gives is unlike anything the world calls peace. It is peace IN the turmoil of day-to-day living. It is a peace that steadies you and a calm that encases you even…