God does not describe us by our failures…or our successes—and that’s freeing because God’s love is not dependent on what we do, or fail to do. We are loved by God, not because we are perfect, but because we are His.
Read more..When my circumstances are overwhelming. When the world is in turmoil. When someone I love hurts me. I pray — a lot.
Read more..God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He made the boldest claim in the history of man
Read more..And if you are struggling with the loss or imminent loss of a loved one, take heart, there is hope and there is victory and it is found in the arms of Jesus.
Read more..When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
Read more..How often we put God on a human level. He has all knowledge and can never forget! He is the Almighty God. He is not deaf and his memory is perfect.
Read more..He looked right at me. "Oh, Bill, I am so sorry." And he walked over, put his arms around me, and said, "Son, this is going to be okay."
Read more..God knows that these 5 steps will take us a long way in experiencing His wonderful grace. Name your uncertainty and pray the following prayer.
Read more..You were on His heart. When He left His home in heaven, He saw you; when He became a man on earth, He was seeking you; when He stretched out His hands upon the cross,
Read more..Would you consider yourself self-sufficient? Most people would say yes, because from childhood through adulthood, culture teaches us to be self-sustaining individuals.
Read more..I lose sight of that sometimes. In the midst of an ordinary day I forget that I have this incredible hope. When I feel weak, forgotten, worn out or left behind it’s often because I’ve taken my eyes off of the hope that Jesus bought for me on the cross.
Read more..Comfort is of high value! For some, comfort is the determining factor for decisions. Jesus did not live in that world. Jesus wanted discomfort removed but he had a higher priority — to do the will of his Father.
Read more..You are not alone in these trying times or through these difficult circumstances. . In Jesus you have a Warrior who has won the battle,
Read more..A lot of our stress and discouragement is caused either by unfounded or maybe even real fears and anxieties.
Read more..Lord Jesus, I don’t know why you loved me enough to give your life and sacrifice your relationship with your Father to save me and reconcile me to God. I am so grateful that through your obedience you were not only restored to your Father, but you also rescued me. With the hymn writer, I proclaim your amazing love today! Amen.
Read more..To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing when he hears us moaning and grumbling.
Read more..If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
Read more..With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.
Read more..Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a little would help. A little encouragement goes a long way.
Read more..Marriage is a deliberate commitment to stick together. It is not based on emotional, physical or psychic attraction.
Read more..How does love happen? How can you explain it? Well, you can’t. You have to experience it and feel it.
Read more..We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Read more..We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Read more..Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
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