Jesus, Others, You
The perfect formula for JOY is “Jesus, Others, You.” When you put Jesus first in your life, you stay with Him and have the joy He promised His followers.
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Be a Minister of Reconciliation
I find that many a mother’s heart has been broken because there is division in her family. How can reconciliation begin?
10 Things to Pray for Friends and Family
The Bible instructs us to bear one another's burdens. Many problems are too heavy for us to bear alone. Holy Spirit, enable me to pray for my family and friends according to the mind…
Ever Green Christians
How can Christians remain “ever green” in the midst of the seemingly endless drought of discouragement or the sudden and unexpected fiery trial?
Christ My Life
Christ my life, and Christ my light, Christ for morning, noon, and night; Christ when all around gives way, Christ my everlasting stay;
Refreshment
"Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Inject Hope
Father God, You know just what I need. And I need to proclaim your love and faithfulness every day.
Call to Prayer
“God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil….” - EM Bounds
No Age Limits
She just keeps saying “yes” to Jesus. Simple, isn’t it? While Marti has lived with disappointments and sorrow,
Are People Asking Questions?
In a recent conversation with a successful businessman, he described how he encourages his Christian colleagues to live and work in a secular environment where a verbal expression of faith may not be welcome…
God-Size Rest
God is longing to give you His God-size rest of spirit, soul, and body as you abide in Him.
Store of Salvation
In Isaiah, the Lord refers to himself as a store! A rich store filled with everything good, beautiful and necessary for abundant life.
Spiritual Sunglasses
The psalmist prayed, “Open my eyes…” and the hymn writer penned, “Open my eyes, illumine me…” How different will be my viewpoint of the people and world around me when my prayer is the…
Compelled by Love
Is serving God your obligation or passion? I was sitting alone in a hotel room in Rome, thinking to myself, “Why am I here?” I grew up believing that in order to be a…
Roller Coaster Journey
Sometimes, I feel like I’m just going AROUND and AROUND– trying to set up appointments and rescheduling cancellations.
Pluck It and Bag It
As I pulled the fragrant, dark cilantro leaves, I realized there were a lot more "good ones" than I originally thought. That made me sigh with relief because I hadn't wasted all my money…
Not the Walking Wounded
There was a time when I was the walking wounded, before I learned to forgive and let go. If I had waited until my offender was sorry, I would still be waiting. I knew…
Simple Devotion to Jesus
God is jealous for your undivided affection. Choose the one thing that cannot be taken away from you: fellowship in devotion to Jesus, filling your heart with Him, hanging on His words, and joyously…
A Bee Attack
What are the “bees” in our lives? The psalmist wrote that the enemy nations surrounded him like bees.
The ‘Trust Fall’
How to trust God is not always easy to explain, but the Lord gave me an excellent illustration. When I was younger we would go to camp for the summer. While there we participated…
If God Were to Answer Your Phone Call
Sometimes life throws curve balls and hands us difficult decisions, and we just want to pick up the phone and let God tell us what to do.
Do You Know How Much You are Loved?
Do You God’s Word reminds us that the Lord said,: “... Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.” Jeremiah 31:3
Pressing On
“Our Goal as believers: We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ — the goal — and don’t get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do…
Be Responsible
Despite popular opinion, God does care when we use our freedom carelessly. Make certain to consider the consequences that may follow your actions.