I need grace. Selfishness keeps me from faithfully representing Jesus every day. Pride contaminates the service I offer God. Fear submerges the longing to love Jesus most of all. Maybe you can relate. Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace...
Read more..When in comes to the Christian walk, there are three P's: Prayer, Power, Purpose
Read more..Even if circumstances make it hard to believe, trust in God's unfailing love. He is not slow in keeping His promise.
Read more..In the natural way of thinking, tithing doesn’t make sense if you are in debt; however, let me give you a promise from God: “Bring all your tithes…if you do, I will open up the windows of heaven for you
Read more..What does a hero look like? Lord, be the King of my life. I need a daily hero that will rescue me from myself, conquer the areas of my life that could benefit me as a result and please you.
Read more.."Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. Psalm 111:2-3
Read more..I never tire of talking about or receiving the Father heart of God. We have a crisis of fathering in this country. Very few people have been fathered in their spirit and soul.
Read more..Father God is merciful and loving. Cultivate a relationship with Him through prayer. Then keep on talking to Him. He loves hearing from you.
Read more..Why are God’s children at times maligned and falsely accused, shunned, or ignored. Recently God gave me insights that are worth sharing with you.
Read more..In our world where scientific, rationalistic thinking is highly prized, it seems preposterous, even unwise, to state with assurance that one’s entire life on earth - and beyond - is based on the unseen.
Read more..“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
Read more..When doubt, discouragement, depression or fear drags our spirits to the depths… we need to look at what paths our thoughts have been running down. “Praise the Lord O my soul, all my inmost being, praise His holy name.” Amen!
Read more..As you look around you, worship and praise the Creator who has provided for all our needs in wonderful ways and is also preparing us for a new, sinless creation whose glory and beauty is beyond anything we can imagine.
Read more..Dear God, thank You that You have given us a reason to live. What would it be like to live without hope? And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts. Romans 5:5
Read more..Father God has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. He has not abandoned you. His perfect love casts out all fear. Rest in His love. Receive from your heavenly Father all the father’s blessing that you craved from your earthly father.
Read more..Walking with the Lord is a walk that takes place in the heart—a heart to follow Him. My journey with the Lord is a walk to seek Him, and this is a walk of the heart I choose to take each brand new day.
Read more..Today, if you choose, you can hear the voice of Jesus and live.
Read more..Instead of getting in the front seat to work things out, let God do the work. Trust in his timing. When we try to do things our way, it never pans out quite well, but when we leave it up to God, the ending is beautiful.
Read more..What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of one boot at a time.
Read more..I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.
Read more..In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians 2:19) a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).
Read more..I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged
Read more..“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Read more..How many times conflict could have been avoided if I spoke to Jesus first and recalled what He has taught me in His Word.
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