Why Are You Trying So Hard?
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4…
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Big Oak Doors
Church Oak doors—designed for welcome—often become a barrier instead of an entrance. Street people with their backpacks and homeless teens roam the streets regularly pass those doors.
8 Verses to Remember that God is Fighting for You
What verse do you turn to when life feels like a battle? Check out these 8 verses. “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
A Servant Spirit
Are we finding ways to serve others throughout our week?Are we finding ways to help or bless them?
Something Else Entirely
Think about an area in life that may be enslaving you. Have a problem with lying incessantly? Negative attitude? Harsh words? Whatever it may be, honestly ask Christ to help you defeat these sins…
Sacred Romance
God is waiting to show us His love in all of its fullness - in our joy and in our sorrow. Sometimes we are just too busy to recognize Him. There is nothing more…
God is Satisfied
We fret. He is calm. God is not pacing the floors, wondering what’s going on, biting His fingernails, or dissatisfied with our lives and the world in general.
Ready for the Test?
Do you feel more anxious now than you did at the beginning of the year? Or has your faith blossomed and your reliance on Jesus become more consistent?
Stronger than a Crocodile
When was the last time you cried for help using the name of Jesus? I need to be reminded of the power of the name of Jesus. How about you?
When You Don’t Know What to Do
Everyday letters come to this website from those of you walking through complex, confusing, and even tragic things that have unexpectedly imposed themselves on lives with little or no warning.
When the Light Goes Out
there are dark periods in all of our lives simply because we walk the earth. "You are the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
A Moving Mountain
have you ever heard about a mountain moving a person? That is exactly what happened recently to a woman we will call Sarah.
Waiting on God
How can we make a time of waiting more tolerable, even fruitful? “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.”Psalm 130: 5
A Divided House
She wept as she told me of the difficulties in their marriage. They were pulling in different directions. Jesus talked about this very thing.
Touching the Untouchable
Jesus not only touches our wounds, He heals our souls and welcomes us into His family.
Hunting for the Truth?
When you believe in God, the Spirit of Truth smiles. Ask the Spirit of God to unveil any lies. If you long for the truth, he’ll reveal it to you.
Blessing of Identity
Be blessed to be released into the full rights of your true identity and legitimacy in your Father. Be blessed to know without doubt that your Father is extending His favor toward you.
Big Picture, Small Picture
Thoughts: Consider what you are waiting for and ask yourself if it is keeping you from living or motivating you toward eternity.
Only One Thing is Needed
We tend to be worried and distracted, giving attention to the challenges around us instead of the Word of God.
Servant Living
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “Since, I your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow.…
Lost and Found
God always knows how to find us. In fact, He even knows when we are trying to hide from Him. He doesn’t shame us for losing our way.
