Hold my Hand
When the way gets hard, He grips our whole hand in His and leads us up the steep incline.
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Who God Is
What forms your idea of God? Childhood memories, personal experiences, and unmet expectations can create a skewed picture of God.
The Stumbling Block of Unforgiveness
The forgiveness we do not give, the forgiveness we withhold— will hold us back in our relationship with the Lord and the plans He has for us. Unforgiveness will become a stumbling block in…
He Knows My Name
Do you If you feel unknown and overlooked? ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine’” Isaiah 43:1
Love Those We Don’t Like
The call to imitate God sounds impossible. Yet, just as a small child imperfectly mimics a parent’s actions, disciples of Jesus copy him. These verses in Ephesians contain a key way to imitate God:…
Purposeful Living – Lessons From the Fig Tree
Time is almost running out, begin to work towards impacting your generation positively. There is work to be done for God
Never too Old
The late Dr. Bill Bright was famous for saying, “God has something for us to do until our last breath.” Jesus said in Acts 1:8 (Amp), “But when you receive power (ability, efficiency, and…
The Beginning of Wisdom
Once we’ve accepted that we need to fear the Lord, we pursue the path of wisdom. At the same time, seeking wisdom helps us understand what it means to fear God. “The fear of…
Rush to Judgment
"My rush to judgement now had me swimming in shame. I apologized to him for brushing him off so quickly"
Ambassadors for Christ
All too often, we can get caught up in doing life — going to school, advancing in our careers, spending time with family and friends, and participating in church events and activities.
Isaac’s Shocking Trust
How do I respond to the inexplicable events God allows? Do I trust my truly loving heavenly Father as much as Isaac trusted Abraham?
Small Sins; Dangerous Effects
How often do we ignore the “small sins” that seem to be of minimal importance?
Fountain of Life
God's compassion will lead you beside springs of water. Drink often of His thirst-quenching water. Be blessed with rejoicing in His unfailing springs of joy and mercy. God will make the Valley of Trouble…
Refreshment
Jesus told his friends that if they came away to a quiet place they would be refreshed, and He promises to refresh all those weighed down by the burdens of life.
Light in a Dark World
Strike a match, burn brightly, light the way for someone near you today. "let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16b
You Can Count on Me
Thought: Is there someone you depend on and for what? Then decide if you are expecting them to replace God’s job or not.
The God of Hope
What are you struggling with? In what situation do you need hope. overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
Born to Worship
Born to Worship. Human beings were created to worship. Unfortunately, we are easily misled.
We’re Never Alone
God is a better source of comfort to turn to than any friends or family members. He will never let us down, and that is seen through the promise to give us with the…
Thrive and Serve
Are you connected to the Vine and plugged into a body of believers? Ask God to show you one way you can serve someone today.
God Will Not Waste Your Life
“a living hope.” It’s not a future hope; it’s a hope that it is with us right now. We were utterly lost, condemned to die, and through Jesus we’re reborn to hope and life…
A Trampled Rose
The sentence, "Like a rose, trampled on the ground", gave me such a clear word picture of what Jesus went through for us