The Blessings of Inadequacy
Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."
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More than Faithful
Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.
We All Need Somebody
We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so…
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…
The Moments That Sustain Us
When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy…
Faith That Stands
Are you facing a stressful situation? "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 "For whatever is born of…
Master Gardener Advice
Is your faith withered like flowers on a hot summer day? Advice from our Master Gardener: meditate on God’s word and trust in him.
Spirituality
Spirituality is a popular subject these days. True spirituality moves you toward knowledge of Jesus as the Influencer of your heart.
The Slow Burn of Insecurity
What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down…
Hearing from God
The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”
Children and Parents
"Why are we so keen to have families and yet not give them the priorities given in scripture?" There is a danger, where parents are too busy for their children, that it can have…
Being in God’s Thoughts
In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.
Another Man’s Righteousness
What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven…
Clouded View
It can happen in a matter of minutes. A beautiful sunshiny day can become overcast, gloomy, and dank. Life imitates nature, doesn't it?
The Value of Pain
The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin…
It’s All about You, Jesus
I learned that I (and you) can’t live the Christian life. It is impossible. And I learned that’s precisely why we need Christ in us!
Claiming Forgiveness
If you have truly confessed your sins, you can come now into the presence of God with great joy and a clear conscience and have perfect assurance and trust that whatever you ask for,…
Unresolved Anger
Anger is a silent killer. Not only can it fester in our hearts and cause our blood pressure to rise — it also discolours how we see things.
How do You View God?
How do you view God? Is he someone looking for a way to condemn you? Is he an out-of-touch old man?
The Delights of Your Heart
What gives you pleasure in life? Does it come from the world or from Jesus?
Are You Choosing Chaos?
There are places and times when we feel we need extra wisdom, insight, guidance and strength. We long for understanding in situations that seem confusing. We need revelation when truth is being hidden or…
Walking on the Mountain
Two hikers, bone weary from trudging toward the peak of a majestic mountain, pause when one says, “I think we’re on the wrong path; we’ve stopped making progress. Maybe it’s time to turn back.”
Learning to Fully Know Jesus
Spiritual knowledge of Jesus is personal knowledge. I cannot know Jesus through another person. No, I must know Him personally. Question: How is your knowledge of Christ increasing daily?
God Values Endurance
God’s grace and comfort carry us through every situation. The Lord doesn’t want us to simply grit our teeth and bear hardship; He desires that we trust Him and bring glory to His name…