2019-02-24
More Than
There was a time I over-worried about my appearance and what others thought. I was so self-conscious I imagined the giggled whispers.
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2019-02-22
Tangled Cords
Tangled cords cause frustration. If not carefully held separate while being pulled, they quickly tangle into infuriating snarls that take long minutes to unscramble.
Read more..2019-02-21
The Beggar’s Plight
I was two years old when I first saw beggars sitting on the side of the road. They were the poorest of the poor in the country where I grew up. Their contorted bodies, sometimes sightless eyes, flat expressions, and plaintive voices unnerved me.
Read more..2019-02-20
Peace and the Holy Spirit
The peace Jesus gives is unlike anything the world calls peace. It is peace IN the turmoil of day-to-day living. It is a peace that steadies you and a calm that encases you even with life is not calm around you.
Read more..2019-02-19
Hold Tight to Faith
When every step you take looks like a dark, foggy path And life feels like a constant uphill climb, It's easy to grow discouraged And think about giving up.
Read more..2019-02-18
Caution! Don’t Jump the Due Process
Today, the world is almost accelerating faster than the wind. Proverbs 14:16 "The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence."
Read more..2019-02-07
Clay in His Hands
"But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You our potter; and all we are the work of Your hand." Isaiah 64:8 I am His workmanship, on the potter’s wheel, and I am being changed.
Read more..2019-02-04
Prayer Journey
Father, we know You want to have a close, growing relationship with us. Lord, we also want to know You more. Deep within our souls we want to know You. Amen.
Read more..2019-02-02
Mountaintops
The exhilaration that must be felt and the sense that you are capable of attempting anything in life must be a small part of what we feel when we have a God centred mountaintop experience.
Read more..2019-02-01
Approachable
Friend, be friendly - and listen. God will use you to reach others for Christ! You need to be easy to talk to, friendly, and a good listener. They are great qualities to draw someone to Christ!
Read more..2019-01-29
Savor
We need to give ourselves permission to savor quiet, restful moments. They will refresh you. They will remind you who you are. You will have a new outlook on life and all that is going on around you.
Read more..2019-01-24
God’s Grace
All the Grace I need He freely gives. I am flawed. Every day I miss the mark. I lose patience and say things the wrong way which means I shouldn’t have said them at all. I forget to pray for someone I assured I would remember their prayer request.
Read more..2019-01-23
Out of Control
What do you do when people make choices that you cannot control?” “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.” Matthew 6:14
Read more..2019-01-22
Be an Encourager
Father, I thank you for people who’ve encouraged me. I want to be an encourager today. Can you be an encourager to someone today? Send a note, make a phone call, go for a walk, and above all, listen more than talk.
Read more..2019-01-15
Faith Over Fear
Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me having dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age; all I knew was fear. I didn’t know that peace belonged to me.
Read more..2018-12-06
Pieced Together
“Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12).With Christ as my mold, the pieces of my life have been transformed into something new.
Read more..2018-12-05
Finding Peace
Faith or Fear. Every day we choose; many times a day. Faith over-rides Fear. Fear over-rides Faith.
Read more..2018-12-03
Blessing of Belonging and Worth
Come to be blessed by your Father and Creator. According to God's Word, you are very special, You are created, crafted and designed by God your Father. He planned for you before He said, "Let there be light."
Read more..2018-12-02
They Will Remember
Have you ever been discouraged after witnessing to someone and they didn’t seem interested? This story may encourage you:
Read more..2018-11-28
Burned Out or Left Out
Have you experienced burn-out when it comes to serving in your church?
Read more..2018-11-27
Simple Yet Profound Power
“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 The Name above all names. “Jesus, Jesus.” The chaos ceased. ...he could not rest from the horror that captured his thoughts until he whispered, “Jesus.”
Read more..2018-11-26
Who’s Right vs. What’s Right
It is easy to get caught up in who's right instead of what's right. God will give us opportunities to choose what's right versus who's right, as He continues to mold us to be more like Himself.
Read more..2018-11-25
The Power of Life and Death
Life-giving words come from a righteous and wise person. What incredible power we have been given! Instead of cheap words or trite platitudes, we can offer rare treasures.
Read more..2018-11-24
Freedom from Shame
When God touches your life and begins a good work in you, He is committed to you. He promises to carry on the good work in your heart until it is completed. God can not only help you forgive, but He will continue on to help you root out the shame and the lies that keep you from being all God meant you to be.
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