The Peace of God
My whole perspective on prayer has changed much over the past several years. Before, I looked at prayer mostly as a means of my bringing my needs and requests to God for Him to…
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What Will I Be Remembered For?
Thank you, Father, for loving me and for Your grace which accepts my too-small sacrifices, transforming them into offerings which glorify You. May I each day humbly offer myself to You so that the…
Guard Your Heart
What we allow into our hearts guides our choices, little by little, and therefore guides the direction of our lives. To make better decisions, we must feed our heart with what’s good.
A Thought about Gratitude
There have also been so many times when I have not taken the time to thank the giver of a gift for me. Those who gave me a gift would have likewise felt empty…
Who is a God Like You?
“Who is a God like you, who pardons…. and forgives…and delights to show mercy.” Micah 7:18 & 19 The book of Micah calls us to be on guard and keep bent toward God in…
Measurable Goals
We can set big goals (lifetime) or little ones (clean the deep freeze). We can set spiritual goals, self-improvement goals, career, educational, fun, weight-loss, housekeeping, decorating or cleaning goals.
Alert and Committed
Have you remained committed to your objectives and goals so far? “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
Blessings of Time
Be blessed with the full purposes of God, which He planned before time, to be released to you in this time, in this season.
Peace of Mind
Jesus offers us peace—the peace with God which he made possible through his death on the cross; the peace of God which fills our hearts with quiet confidence even when life is tough.
Are You Eager?
Lord, please show us Your way and prepare us for the task to which you call us. Help us to be willing to obey Your calling and step out in faith knowing you have…
How Do You Start Fresh in a New Year?
Lord, I want to trust you with the new year ahead. Be my strength and my shield.
The Way of Love
1 Corinthians 13. I had not read this passage in (The Message, Eugene Peterson’s paraphrased version), until today. I
God Makes a Way
My life often gets jumbled with a hectic schedule, relationship demands, my to-do list, and even sin.
Excel in the Grace of Giving
Today why not look for the places you can excel in the grace of giving.
Shelter Living
Devotional on Psalm 91:1 “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty…. He will cover you with His feathers..
Unchanging
Jesus is the Treasure that we have in our “jars of clay” fragile lives. He shines in us and through us when we invite Him. His power is our strength in changing days.
The Pause that Refreshes
Pause and Listen: Father, it is so easy to keep active, to somehow believe that activity equals relationships with you. Forgive us for ignoring your call to refreshment. In Jesus name, amen.
The Dark Tunnel of the Unknown
You don’t know what the future holds but you hold the hand of the ONE who does. He loves you and will never let you go!
Peace in a World of Turmoil
We can rest assured that no matter what happens in the world, Jesus Christ is still the victorious One and Our Sovereign Lord. “I know that you can do all things,” Job said. “No…
His Strength Made Ours
His strength. Made ours. “. . . out of weakness were made strong.”(Hebrews 11:34)
Strength to Equal Your Days
Beloved one, by your Father's strength you have life. By your Father's promise you have life. By the words of Jesus you have life.
Renewed and Revitalized
“ too many people crowding in and making demands on us, that we simply want to stand up and say “enough is enough”. That is when God wraps us in His loving arms and…
Invited to Rest
Jesus invites us to rest. My life, (particularly over the Christmas season), often feels scattered, frenzied, and harried. If that sounds like your life too, take a moment to ponder these words of Jesus,…