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…
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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.
Who Can I Rely On?
God makes promises, too. Except that with him, his words accomplish what he sets out to do. Let us then trust in the power and safety of his words. His words are true; they…
We Shout and He Hears
When we call to the Lord ”when we cry out to Him” we can be confident of his support and His rescue. Because He delights in us.
Where are You Placing Your Trust?
The truth is, that people will fail us. Jobs will be lost. Death is a certainty in life. But in the midst of it all, there is hope. Jesus is that hope.
Kindness to a Thief
No one wants to be in relationship with someone who they think disapproves of them. No one wants to know a God they think will zap them at every wrong move.
Restored Families
What’s happening in your family? Remember, when we pray for reconciliation in our families, we are praying in God’s will.
Paradoxes of Prayer
Let me share with you some of the paradoxes we all are learning about prayer. Prayer is easy, even a child can do it.
Journey into Wholeness
Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for taking us through the process of life. We long for your healing and your renewal of all your people, however you choose to pour it out on us. May…
God has Enough for Every Need
We live in a world of supply and demand, where necessary things are often scarce. We’re afraid we’ll run out, so we store and hoard and worry.
God’s Wings of Healing
Regardless of physical limitations, realize that God still has a good plan for your life. Although they might be different than before, with the help of God’s indwelling Spirit working within you, you have…
Faith or Fear
Hearing all of the bad news night after night made me want to lock my doors and never step outside again. Faith vanishes fear. Faith empowers us because we know God is in control.
Nothing Can Stand Against You
No matter what we go through in life, God will cause it to work together for our good. Prayer: Lord, help me to always remember daily that all things are indeed working together for…
In The Darkness
Navigating your way in a dark room can be a bit daunting, even if you know the room well.
Choosing Your Direction Today
Every day we choose our direction. Even when there are tasks that don’t particularly fulfill us or agenda items we might not have put on our top ten list … still, we choose our…
Angels In Disguise
God uses flawed and fumbling folk on earth to be His hands and feet. Sometimes we are the ones He encourages to get out there in a ministry, and at other times He graces…
A Short Supply of Love
Is there someone who needs your patience or forgiveness today? Look for an opportunity to show God’s love to someone today.