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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
Where Do You Find God?
Where Do You Find God? Just try to focus on what He has blessed you with today, not on what has gone wrong.
Freedom Reigns
Freedom reigns when we worship. Worship God when you find yourself burdened with the cares of this world. Worship him when you feel lost and alone. Worship him when you are afraid. Worship him…
Learning to Trust
Many people know the hymn, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” The melody soothes, the words bring hope. But like many familiar pieces of verse, Louisa Stead’s words can easily slip like quicksilver…
Don’t Let Fear and Self Doubt Kill Your Dreams
God has a unique way of putting a dream in your heart that terrifies you. Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God…
A Daily Choice – Colossians 3
We get to choose to respond to others out of our experience of God's indwelling grace. How will you respond to others?
God Sees You
I woke up today and I felt small and insignificant. Why? It happened when I fell into the trap of comparing myself to others.
God Can and Will Take Care of You
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.
How Bright is Your Light?
Think of a part of your life that you have kept dim; maybe it’s the side of you that comes out at your child’s sporting events or when you take a night off with…
Help in Conflict
Father God, Please help me to identify the unmet needs that exist in the conflicts I find myself in. Help me to turn to You to meet the deep needs of my heart.
God’s Got You
I implore you today not to take trusting God lightly. He will always be by your side. He is a source of strength in our times of weakness. He is a shield and a…
Continuous Surrender
If you are like me, the day you were saved is embedded in your mind. You probably remember every detail vividly. Do you remember your expectations of Christianity?
The Broken Bible
"I have hidden your word in my heart.”.. "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." Psalm 119:11 and 18
Just a Little Kindness
Do you know the secret to a lasting marriage? Kindness! It is a choice that we all make on a daily basis, but it is like giving water to a thirsty soul, knowing how thirsty we…
Healing Prayer for Hurting People
Minister to (my loved one) these precious truths, that… I am free from sin by my Savior. I am free not to respond to the sins of others.
Dirty Oven
As I was scrubbing the oven, I compared the dirty oven with our hearts. People can’t see inside our ovens, or our hearts, but God
Strong Faith/Small Faith
We understand strong faith/small faith all too well. . We have seen God work miracles in our lives. but when “reality” hits, we falter. Just a bit.
Return to Me
An old friend listened as Lisa unfolded the past two years.The friend responded with the story of the prodigal son and reassuringly added, "God the Father is so glad you're back!"
Facing Changes
They say change is the only constant in life. Some changes we like, others burden us down. Here are some principles I’ve learned
There’s Hope for Us Too
There is hope for us. God doesn’t give up on His children, even when they fall short.