No Holding Back
When we know the love God has for us, we can become connected to Him in such a way that we don’t feel ashamed for Him to know us for who we truly are.…
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Identity Crisis
Throughout our Christian lives, we will encounter times when we believe our identities to be in crisis but that never moves the Lord from his place of majestic reign.
Unexpected Turns on Your Pathway
Father God, When life takes an unexpected turn for me I pray that You will remind me to quiet my heart and to fully trust You.
When Everything Else Fails
At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
He Calls You by Name
Imagine, He calls each one of us by name! Like a mother calls her precious child. Like a lover whispers the name of his beloved.
It’s ALL about God
Television commercials couldn't be more clear! The message is almost always, "It's all about you!" And for a product that's the greatest sales strategy.
Grace Alone
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God...Ephesians 2:8
The Unchained Word
Scripture describes the word of God as alive, active, sharp and penetrating. “God’s word is not chained.” 2 Timothy 2:9
Misery and Mercy
In anger, someone who chose to abandon Christianity - someone I love — said to me, “Who needs all that guilt?!”
Freedom in the Truth
Anger is often a masking emotion. It usually masks fear, disappointment or any number of other emotions.
The Power to Endure
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him..
You are God’s Artwork
Yes, “God’s workmanship”! That’s you! His strength will carry you! He will walk beside you into your today with all its challenges. He will fulfill you with deeds planned for you.
I Have Much to Say to You
I have never heard God’s voice audibly, but He speaks to my innermost being through His Word by His Spirit. What I didn’t realize is that getting to know and follow Jesus is a…
A New Default Setting
Question: How can keeping the analogy of the "default setting" help us to direct our daily actions?
The Strength of God’s Armour
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
God is Love
Think of it: the Creator of the universe loves us! It’s not love at a distance, but He’s actually involved in our lives. He’s walking with us.
Our Power Against Fear
God has not given us a spirit of fear. God gives us courage, boldness, and strength. That is His nature and it is what He desires for us through His strength inside of us.