Fear or Love
If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
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A Yoke of Freedom or Bondage
Is the tension between the freedom that Christ came to give you, and the weight of fulfilling the law has been struggle for you?
Joy Robbers
What replaces the joy in our lives? The following is a list of circumstances that might be our “joy robbers.” •Fear of the future, fear of a health situation, fear of losing control. •Fear…
As You Stand on the Bank
As you face impossible situations, Be comforted in this fact...Jesus Who lives and reigns on the throne Of your heart, is contending with Those who are contending with you.
First, Not Finally
Far too often I hear variations of this statement: “I’ve tried everything I know to do, and nothing is working, so now I’ll give it to God.
Chosen Love
What is true unconditional love. Do we accept it from God? Why does my heart do this yo-yo dance with God? “How great is the love the Father has LAVISHED on us,
Looking Out for Others
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
God is My Strength
Do you ever feel like the challenges of life you’re facing are too much for you—like you can’t handle anymore? You just don’t have the strength for it?
The Never Leaving God
‘I will never leave you nor forsake you…’ Hebrews 13:5 “Come on, Johnny. It’s time to go. Johnny, if you don’t come right now, I’m leaving you… OK, Johnny, here I go. Goodbye…” The…
Don’t Limit God
He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:5-6 Is there an area of your life where you’ve been limiting God? Humble yourself and ask him to help you to believe in his…
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What an amazing friend! He is always there for us - caring, listening, loving. He never leaves us. He is always the same and He is always there. Our Stability (the Rock)!
Ensnaring Sin
Even before we were born, God had a purpose for our lives and there are good works He needs us to do on this earth. On the other hand, there is an Accuser, an…
Tension Adjustment Needed
Devotional on dealing with tension in our life. Lord, my problem really isn’t tension. It’s knowing how to deal with tension. Help me recognize when I’m using my human methods instead of turning to…
Mirroring God’s Image
The next time you look in a mirror, smile, for God has made you well! Even if some of your body part's don’t work perfectly or as perfectly as they once did, the fact…
Judging Vs. Justice
The next time you are quick to judge, stop and ask God to alter your attitude so you might be an instrument in bringing that person to true justice—through Jesus.
He Will See To It
God keeps every promise. He does what He says He will do. He never lies or deceives.
Our Strong Tower
She had no idea what her friend meant. Just how does one “call on the name of the Lord”? As she faced this new challenge she knew she needed God’s help in her life.…
No More Pain
This is the Jesus I worship, the One who feels our pain and meets us in its midst.
I Set My Heart on God
By setting my internal thermostat on God’s truths, what a difference it makes to my outlook. The whole day works better.
Seek What is Best for Others
Many times, we are hesitant to share the gospel because we feel inadequate, but those feelings are from the enemy.
Light for the Journey
In my spiritual journey also there are times when I have a hard time finding my way. What helps me at a time like that? I focus on the light of God’s Word.
Jesus Empowers the Inadequate
If you feel inadequate when it comes to fulfilling the mission of Christ, know that it’s normal to feel that way. We are simply vessels in need of his power.
How Do You Get Free and Remain Free?
Have you ever been set free from something only to find yourself going right back to it? It can become a chaotic cycle.