2025-01-07
Our True Value
God’s value system is very different from the world’s. Position in Christ is more important than performance. Being is more important than doing.
Read more..God’s value system is very different from the world’s. Position in Christ is more important than performance. Being is more important than doing.
Read more..When I consider the six billion people in the world - each having wisdom about life in their world - I realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God - next to zero.
Read more..Heavenly Father, Bankrupt me of my surplus. Remove from me the selfishness and disobedience that I choose.
Read more..Make eternal values a priority. Father, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Only what is done for Christ will last.
Read more..The time for touching up the home has come. Christmas items are all put away, and if you are like most people, a fresh coat of paint and a bit of creative decorating
Read more..What if instead of trying to improve, this year we turned our hearts toward God and allowed God to do what only God can do: transform us to be more like Him?
Read more..Happy New Year. Join us this year in choosing to intentionally build growth into our individual hearts and strength into our faith.
Read more..Lord God, Thank you for Your incredible promise. Help me to keep it in full focus as I walk through this whole year. Whether things around me blossom or shrivel I am determined to stay green and fruitful as I intentionally and fully trust You every single step of the way. I pray this with thanksgiving in the strong name of Jesus, amen.
Read more..“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Read more..Christmas events can sometimes give rise to relational conflict that mars the peace of the season. Conflict often reflects unmet needs. No one likes to be thought of as needy. It’s easier to think of others as needy;
Read more..While everyone is focused on the seemingly important events of the day, Jesus, Savior of the world, is born in a manger. Jesus pierces through our activity and calls us to come and adore Him … to see the wonder of His birth.
Read more..A baby, her BABY would change EVERYTHING! "And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son.
Read more..One of my friend's favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" In it the birth mother of Jesus is asked if she knows the importance and uniqueness of her baby boy. What did Mary think as Jesus grew to heal the sick, calm the storm, and walk on water?
Read more..Too often, Christ is absent in Christmas. So how about beginning a new Christ-centered tradition? Check out these great ideas:
Read more..All too often, holidays don’t meet expectations. Especially Christmas. For some, it’s filled with family times, parties, church activities, and gift exchanges. But you may be spending this year at home alone. Don’t fret!
Read more...... “Let the people shout from the mountaintops” … “Let them give glory to the Lord.” Isaiah 42 But how many of them, “how many of us” are willing to “tell it on the mountain”
Read more..Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant. I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life. He is…so much more than just a baby!
Read more..Have you ever felt lonely? Jesus says “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” Hebrews 13:5 What can we do to help ourselves when we feel lonely, and how can we help others?
Read more..Many of the traditional decorations symbolize something quite significant. They're not just decorations.
Read more..In our rush toward Christmas and the miracle of Bethlehem, we often ignore the humanness of Mary.
Read more..It had been eight months since I had attended church. No problem, I thought, I pray, watch podcasts, and study God’s Word by myself. It’s all good, right?
Read more..By calling Himself I AM what is God saying about himself? I am ever present and I am enough.
Read more..How does one gain spiritual maturity in a fast-paced world?
Read more..When Clay Crosse first admitted his sin to his wife Renee, she felt everything any normal woman would feel: anger, resentment, hurt; more anger. She was becoming closed to him. And every time he came to her with new information and a confession, it was like a fresh blow to a deep bruise.
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