What Is Alive In You?
She was elderly and very sweet. I was intrigued with the way she never asked, “How are you?” No, she would look you in the eye and ask, “So, what’s alive in you today?”
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When Life is a Perplexing Journey
I don’t know if the perplexing part of my journey was God changing me, preparing me, testing me, or the enemy assaulting me, or if it was all of those
Promise of Redemption
To redeem means to buy back or pay off–to satisfy a debt. Isaiah prophesies a day of atonement, a time of cleansing, a sure salvation. Isaiah 44:22 “I have swept away your offenses like…
Remind Me Who You Are to Me Lord…
You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.…
Don’t Throw it All Away
Do you find yourself struggling with your faith? Paul tells us in our scripture reference not to throw away our confident trust in the Lord. Confident trust is the belief that something will happen…
Family Prayers
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” So pray! Don’t stop praying! And believe!
Call and Wait Upon the Lord
Here are six verses to start your day on the right foot. I hope this week finds you hand in hand with the Lord, walking with Him in sweet fellowship and knowing all the…
Conversation without Words
We connected on a level where such words were not necessary. , Clear eye contact provided heart contact.
Fruit of Love
e blessed to love by character and by choice, not by emotion. Love must give, whatever the cost.
No Services
As we travel down the roads of our lives, we are faced with choices similar to those facing drivers on U.S highways
Affirmations
Do you write out your commitments to God? If not, I encourage you to do so. Keep them in your Bible, so they are always before you
God’s Replacement Policy
“If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!”
An Adventure
Some people are led to believe that once you become a Christian, everything is magical. "It's not magical, it's an adventure!"
Acknowledge Him
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3: 5 & 6
The Deep Mystery
God's Spirit that lives inside of me works in secret ways that no one else can explain. Not the highest scholar. Not the greatest theologian.
Refreshing Peace
Oh Lord, please help us to trust only in You and look to you alone for our guidance and safety. Help us to place our complete trust in You so we can have perfect…
The Heart of Prayer
Prayer is keeping company with God, and we become like the One with whom we keep company.
Just Like Jesus
More Like Jesus: Lord, thank you for changing us so we become more and more like Jesus. Thank you for giving us everything we need to be mirrors that reflect Him. Amen
It’s All about Control
Father, it is my prayer that You will infuse those that are struggling in this area with inner strength. Your Word declares that You are a perfect help in the time of trouble. May…
Blessings from the Lord
I am learning that God’s perspective on blessing is so much greater than ours.
When You Need Body and Soul Rest
Do we know when we need to rest, or do we think we are super human and can go on and on forever? I tend to think we believe that with enough determination and…
Locked Doors
I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will…
Following Jesus
Father in Heaven, I need You in my life. Forgive me for going my own way without acknowledging You. Thank you that You sent Jesus to die for my sins. Thank you that You…