Jewels from Junk
Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We…
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Broken Relationships
“I want to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering” Philippians 3:10 How are you doing today? Is everything going great or are you struggling with a…
How Temptations Lose Their Power
Temptations will lose their power when we keep ourselves in the love of Christ (Jude 21).
Walking in the Image of the Prince of Peace
As you guard your heart, God sends His peace to guard your heart and your mind as well. What a partnership!
Journey of Surrender
Lord, teach me to TRUST You, to EMBRACE all that you have for me, SURRENDER to Your perfect Way and FOLLOW where you lead. Amen.
Remember Whose You Are
I don't know your story and you don't know mine, but we share a common theme. We are driven by the search for true identity,
Serve As Jesus Did
Thought - Think of a practical way that you can serve someone you know and make a plan to do it today. Next, ask God to provide you with an opportunity to serve a…
One of Those Days
So the next time you have one of those days, try this. Instead of wondering “why”, with Job you can say, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Not only when good…
Be Assured
I have experienced weakness and I have cried out for help in desperate situations. I have needed to be told over and over again by the Lord to not be afraid. I have needed…
You Are My Savior
Sit for a moment and repeat that great truth. Let it soak into your being. “You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long!”
Sorrowful to Thankful
"Thank you, God, that you comfort me through your Word. When my heart longs to have my son again, You comfort me I am so, so grateful."
Reflected Glory
If we are willing vessels, day by day we will reflect the glory of our Lord.
Witnessing that Can’t Fail
Sometimes, it's hard to know what other people need. But here's one thing I can assure you: your neighbor needs a word of encouragement.
Christian Civility
Jesus calls Christians to words and actions that go far beyond civility, even civility. His call is life altering, indeed it is death to self.
Comfort: God’s Holy Exchange
All of us will be walking in more of the Luke 4:18-19 (NKJV) ministry of
Being Transformed
Oh, I want to be transformed, I want to be more like Jesus. My scripture calendar deeply convicted me the day I read this powerful verse from 2 Corinthians 3:18
Why Worry?
When Jesus says, “do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body what you will wear…Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or…
A Squawking World
“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen,” and the squawking magpies remind me to not only see the souls’ longings, but also hear them. I am called to be…
Your Treasure is Awake
Heavenly Father, please help me to be willing to let the truth that Jesus loves me saturate my entire being. Thank You that I am filled with Your love and nothing can ever separate…
The Walk of Obedience
When we know who we are and what we have been called to, we are less prone to let the opinions of men deter us from that path. At the end of the day,…
God’s Grace
Remember God’s grace is His loving-kindness and mercy given to a person without him or her deserving it. His grace is more than this though. 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 is where Paul unpacked it for…
How to Turn Tangled Thoughts into Trust
I was planning to read Psalm 18 before falling asleep last night. A busy day,
Thirst and Living Water
During the drought of 2011 I kept checking on the creek. I dreaded the day I would reach the bridge, peer over and find the flow of water had stopped, but it kept flowing…
