When Life is Hard to Understand
Do you sometimes wonder why bad things happen to good people? Are you confused by what’s happening in your life? Do you wonder where is God in all this?
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The Only Totally Fair Judge!
Sometimes I cringe at how often we make judgments about people’s behavior or actions from things we hear or read or see. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the…
Chariots of Fire
This year, the world has been turned upside-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, violent protests, riots, and hatefulness directed against those who believe in Jesus Christ. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and allow fear…
You Never Let Go . .
Has your heart ever been bitter? It is so easy to allow bitterness to hold a death grip on our life; when our life doesn’t turn out like we think it should,
What Sparks Encouragement?
The Lord sprinkles encouragement throughout his holy pages to keep us going when life tries to strike against the hope we have in Jesus.
I Want to Experience More of God’s Love
Most of us have sung, “Jesus loves me this I know,” and recited “For God so loved the world,” since we were children. Yet, we don’t experience God’s love.
Intimacy with God
God wants to walk with you and talk with you. Welcome Him to into your heart and fellowship with Him... no books, no Bible, no sermon, no ritual, no expectations, no agenda.
Extravagant Love
What does my worship look like? Does it spring out of a heart of gratitude? What have I brought to God that is most precious to me?
How to Turn Tangled Thoughts into Trust
How should every tangled thought respond to such a powerful God? Trust. “He is a shield to all those who trust in him.” (Psalm 18:30b)
Reacting to Change
Anger is a normal human emotion, but it can be consuming, and it can blind us to the positive possibilities God can bring about through change. I don’t want to miss those new opportunities.…
Do I Have To?
I didn’t want to forgive them. They’d emotionally abused me for a long time, and it felt like a bone bruise
Forgive or Forget?
Ask yourself, are refusing to forgive someone? If so, pray that God would soften your heart and empower you to forgive them just as Christ forgave you, and then thank him that the Holy…
Give Him to God
“Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5 & 6
Where is God in the Wilderness?
Have you ever been so tired that you felt you couldn’t take another step? Have you ever wanted to just give up and throw in the towel?
God, Why Me?
Have you ever asked ‘God why me’? Indisputably, challenges and trials confront us in life. Psalm 34:1-3 “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My…
All That is Within Me?
Sure, I bless the Lord with my lips and, as much as I can, with my heart. But with all that is in me? Can I really bless Him when my lower back is…
Resting, Knowing, Waiting
Waiting can be hard. But dear one, walk by faith, not by sight. Peace is in resting, knowing, and depending upon the LORD and in God’s perfect timing.
Dependency on God
The Bible teaches that dependency upon God is the right and natural way to live.
The Winding Road of Life
Even when we don’t know where we are going, God’s sovereign direction is taking place in our lives.
Impact Your World
God’s heart toward those who do not know Him is the heart of a shepherd who looks for that one lost lamb. He calls the name of those who are lost and tangled ...
You are There
You are there each time I go to sleep And wander into the deep. You are there to lift me up above the shadows Bringing me into the beautiful meadows Where I find delightful…
Encouraging Word
Give an encouraging word. “Encourage each other” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 How often do we take the time to look in people’s eyes or discern facial expressions or body language or even read between the…