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How do you define spiritual success? Feeding the poor? Defending the weak? Sacrificing your own needs for others?
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Growling Like a Bear
To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing…
It’s a See-What-Happens Life
Although we don’t have the physical Jesus in our presence, we actually have so much more.
Breaking Point
If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
Blessing Of Spirit, Soul, And Body
Allow the Holy Spirit working with your spirit to bring transformation and healing. Receive new grace to run the race of life free of weights and entanglements.
In the Midst
In the midst.. I see you Oh Lord the Lover Of my soul, who in the midst brings peace To my soul.
The Blame Game
Thought: Instead of licking our wounds or playing the blame game today, let's put our situation in God's capable hands and repent of anything we've done to contribute to the mess around us. Then,…
I Love Encouragement
Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a…
Falling in Love with Jesus
What do you really want? Who are you seeking today? Do you want Jesus so passionately that you can't imagine spending a day without him?
Build Wisely
A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
The Secret to a Joyful Life
How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?
Kisses from Heaven
Take some time today to reflect on how you have been “kissed” this past year by God.
Faithfulness
We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Get Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Where are the Road Signs?
Much to our astonishment, we had driven for twenty minutes and not found a single street sign! How were we to know where to turn?
Radiant Woman
It is not the beautiful home or the elaborate preparations that make a person feel good about being in another's home. It is the spirit of the people living in the home.
9 Verses for Fighting Fear
A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years…
When God Interrupts
I made an appointment for my annual mammogram. I have done this for years - since I was forty. I never give it another thought...
God is the Answer to all our Fears
His prefect love gives me courage to move ahead in spite of the fear. As Rick Warren has said, “Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is moving ahead in spite of your…
Landscape of the Soul
God is in the restoration business. He restored the Psalmist David’s soul and He desires to restore every soul.
Do You Look Both Ways?
Proverbs 4:26 “Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways”. Sometimes we assume the way is clear, but life interrupts with unexpected circumstances.
Living Beyond the Darkness
We all have a choice at how we view life. Sometimes in the darkness, it can be difficult to see what God is doing.
Does God See the Pain I’m Facing?
Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in…