God’s Love
Diana says she’s not afraid of her past. In fact, her dramatic change speaks volumes about God’s love.
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Glory and Grace
Because of Christ on the cross, because “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities, we can experience the ultimate incongruity of both glory and grace.
Stepping Up
Father God, You alone know how inadequate I feel for the task You are calling me to. Help me to have the courage to say “yes”.
A Front Row Seat
Why God does want me to be in community with other believers? Why can’t I just do church on my own? People always make things so complicated and messy.
BEWARE! We Have Many Observers
Question: What do 'they' see when they observe you? People are observing you.
Lessons from a One-Legged Sandpiper
Lord, Help us not to cave into our circumstances, but to see them as opportunities to run the race with an endurance that only comes from keeping our eyes fixed on You.
The Tapestry of Life
“For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb…My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in…
Living in the Light
What would it look like if you lived as a ‘child of the light’? How do you guard your heart against temptation and sin?
Our Mistakes Do Not Define Us
God does not describe us by our failures…or our successes—and that’s freeing because God’s love is not dependent on what we do, or fail to do. We are loved by God, not because we…
Is it Your Planting Season?
What opportunity, relationship, project, ministry or other “seeds” has God put in your pocket waiting to be planted?
Seed Planters
I used to work in a program where overtly talking about God was not allowed. It took me years to resolve the fact that while I couldn’t speak the name of Jesus, I could…
After What I Did, Can God Use Me Again?
When we have sinned, we are prone to think that, even though God forgives us, our life of service is finished. Our reputation is ruined. We’re a complete failure. Satan wants us to live…
Inviting God into the Chaos
Whenever I get to a place where life seems more than I can handle, there’s that still, small voice that nudges me: “Remember, be still & know that I am God..”
Worthy is the Lamb
No one else did what Jesus did. Therefore no one else is worthy of our worship. Only Jesus, together with God the Father — the Savior and Creator of the world — is worthy…
Waiting on God
Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
What Are You Bringing?
What does your presence bring to those you encounter? You can’t manage anyone’s responses to life except your own. However, paying attention to your own responses will help you think about what you are…
Are People Asking Questions?
When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
A New Beginning
God can turn things around for the good. We only need to look forward to his blessings and use them to help others instead of looking back on our past.
I am Not Deaf or Forgetful!
How often we put God on a human level. He has all knowledge and can never forget! He is the Almighty God. He is not deaf and his memory is perfect.
Parental Impossibilities
Oh, dear friend, there are limitations to what you can do for your children. So recognize your limitations, share God's love at every opportunity, and pray daily for them.
Our Strong Tower
Be blessed to find refuge and strength in the name of the Lord, for it is a strong tower where the righteous find safety and deliverance.
Feeling Uncertain
God knows that these 5 steps will take us a long way in experiencing His wonderful grace. Name your uncertainty and pray the following prayer.