How Dare He?
How often does God detour me from danger and I complain because things are not happening "my way"? How often were those irritating moments that delayed me - actually work to my advantage without me knowing…
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Silence is Golden
Are you searching for a place of escape from the noisy world around you? God is right there in the quiet places.
The Wound of Bitterness
THE WOUND OF BITTERNESS. Where there is bitterness, There is brokenness Where healing should be, Can be, Will be, When the bitterness is gone
Academics or Intimacy?
I think many of us approach prayer as if God is our great Santa Claus in the sky and we’re disillusioned when He doesn’t come through for us.
Run with Patience
Dear friend, as you wait upon the Lord, continue to live a holy life. Apply God's Word daily, live in the power of the Holy Spirit, and make yourself available to Him.
Remembering God’s Goodness
We are living in complicated times, and the daily news is filled with all kinds of problems facing the world but when we are anchored to remembering the good deeds of the Lord,
Feeding on the Word
“Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart;
Story of Shining Your Light
Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family.
Joy in the Journey
God promises to never leave you or forsake you, no matter where your journey takes you.
Moans and Groans
Thanks to the Holy Spirit who lives within me, my requests are brought to God. When I don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes with moans and groans on my behalf.
How to Get the Most Out of This Day
Helen Keller, who was blind, deaf and mute, asked a friend who’d just come in from a walk through the park, “What did you see?” “Nothing much,” she answered. How can that be? Helen…
What’s Going on in Your Heart?
Have you thought lately about your role as the “gate-keeper” of your heart?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies
This past year a group of ladies from our church decided to take God at His Word and pray the impossible.
Are We Meant to Be Happy?
“(Jesus said) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…I am coming to you now…so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” Dear friend, God has…
Mouthing the Words
If you see someone in need, reach out in love. Find ways to ease their pain, hold their hand, or just listen without judgment.
A Fortunate Lesson
The next time you read your horoscope or crack open a fortune cookie, think about it. God is a jealous god.
Welcoming Strangers
"Was our friend an angel as described in the book of Hebrews? He didn’t look particularly angelic, but his presence brought blessing that we recall to this very day."
God Our Shield
I have been thinking about God being our shield. The word “shield” also means to protect, guard, defend, shelter, and screen. God protects us from harm’s way, guards us from danger, defends us against…
The Real God in the Midst of Real Pain
God did not rescue Jesus from the temptations of the Evil One. He gave Him power to resist. What do you do when you lose your dreams?
Humility Toward Each Other
What do you do when you hear that someone was hurt by something you did?
A Sobering Sacrifice
What does obedience mean to you? Are there any areas in your life which may require a greater obedience?
You Want To Quit?
Quit giving up on yourself before you get started. You are already victorious! Quit counting yourself out. You are stronger than you think!
Heart’s Desire
“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will make Your ear attentive.” Psalm 10:17