2017-06-18
ABBA
Abba, Father: Thought: Picture yourself, no matter your age, crawling on Abba’s lap to receive His comfort, love and guidance. It’s okay. None of us are ever too old or self-efficient to not need that!
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2017-06-11
God’s Discipline
Who loves his child more—the father who allows the child to do what will harm him, or the one who corrects, trains, and even punishes the child to help him learn what is right? Discipline may feel like punishment, but let us remember God’s discipline is a sign of his deep love for us.
Read more..2017-06-10
God’s Strength in Your Weakness
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2
Read more..2017-05-27
Equipped
“May the God of peace, …who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip
Read more..2017-05-26
It’s All about You, Jesus
“For God is at work within you, helping you want to obey him, and then
Read more..2017-05-18
Give Thanks in ALL Circumstances?
“Give thanks in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Carol’s parents were divorced and she never knew her father. The hurt festered in her heart.
Read more..2017-05-17
Don’t Let Jesus Walk Away
“…he passed straight through the crowd and walked away.” Luke 4:30 His message was too
Read more..2017-05-12
Worth the Effort
I tried many things to fill the void in my life. However, in reflection, I realize that I forfeited peace often over the years because I didn’t seek to know God more. I didn’t put the necessary effort into...
Read more..2017-05-10
A Direct Link
“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6
Read more..2017-05-05
The Light of God’s Face
God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you all along.
Read more..2017-04-25
For the Love of God
Thought: Are you offended by what God is doing or not doing in your life? Apply your ear to His heart and listen as He speaks to you.
Read more..2017-04-18
A Wonderful Expression of Love
Heavenly Father, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice of your Son Jesus, so I may know you, love you, and share you here on the earth. Help me to remember that without you, I have nothing. Open my eyes to see the opportunities that you are giving me to share who you are with others. Amen.
Read more..2017-04-05
Atrophying or Absorbing?
God is looking for people who are thirsty. In my own life am I absorbing (earnestly desiring to understand) or am I atrophying (withering)?
Read more..2017-04-03
True Praise
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the
Read more..2017-04-02
This is My Body
This is my body, given for you! The words rang in my ears as I heard the sound of the women in the background.
Read more..2017-03-24
Encouragement Goes a Long Way
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless,
Read more..2017-03-22
Victory in Christ
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57. “It isn’t my fault. He made me do it.” “She can’t help it -after what’s happened to her.”
Read more..2017-03-08
6th Commandment
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it
Read more..2017-02-26
How’s Your Heart?
Do you need to renew your covenant with the Lord to seek Him with all your heart and soul? You may need to renew your commitment to Him, if you exhibit these unhealthy spiritual "vital signs" of an unhealthy heart.
Read more..2017-02-20
Lift Up Your Soul
Lift Up Your Soul: Dearest Lord, I pray that I may surrender a little more each day to Your use, and trust more and more in Your mercy and love — that I can lift up my glass for You to fill with Your presence.
Read more..2017-02-19
The Power of the Tongue
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing each other, pretending not to be bothered by the insults that came their way.
Read more..2017-02-06
A Take-Home God
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He
Read more..2017-01-25
Leaving the Nets
Sometimes in the groping dark of my not knowing I am exhausted with the struggle to believe in you, O God. Your ways are not our ways. Your ways are extraordinary. Madeleine LâEngle
Read more..2017-01-22
Reassurance
“This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.
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