Living in an increasingly insecure world has its real challenges. Dangers, terrorism, new strains of viruses, economic struggles and broken/displaced families surround us on all sides. In the midst of these tensions ....
Read more..If you see someone in need, reach out in love. Find ways to ease their pain, hold their hand, or just listen without judgment.
Read more.."Was our friend an angel as described in the book of Hebrews? He didn’t look particularly angelic, but his presence brought blessing that we recall to this very day."
Read more..The opposite of mercy is judgment. Mercy is not easy for me. My whole character leans toward judgment.
Read more..Always remember—God has chosen you! You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and make you a blessing.
Read more..What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death? Everybody will face such realities at some point.
Read more..God did not rescue Jesus from the temptations of the Evil One. He gave Him power to resist. What do you do when you lose your dreams?
Read more..What do people need besides our critical comments? Dear God, Help me extend grace and patience to others just as I hope you will do towards me. Amen.
Read more..Quit giving up on yourself before you get started. You are already victorious! Quit counting yourself out. You are stronger than you think!
Read more..The Spirit will not prompt us to do anything that goes against Scripture. Make sure we're listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit, not the voice of your own desires.
Read more..Fear feels dreadful. It sucks the life out of the soul, curls us into an embryonic state, and drains us dry of contentment.
Read more..If you are feeling a bit lost today, seek the Compass-ion of God. Let Him direct your path. He won't steer you wrong.
Read more..Is God calling you to be a comfort to someone? Don’t shoo the thought away when their name enters your head. Pray for them. Then call them,
Read more..Cornelius was an officer in the Roman army. Both Gentile and bad guy. He ate the wrong food, hung with the wrong crowd, and swore allegiance to Caesar.
Read more..Friend, God can use your pain-filled past to share the heavenly message of hope in Christ. Tell others how God loves you and by His grace gave you eternal comfort and a wonderful hope.
Read more..Thought: Does your spiritual growth feel slow or stymied lately? Ask God how you can bear more fruit for Him.
Read more..Three women became part of the genealogy of Jesus, in spite of the labels they might have carried within their own communities.
Read more..When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)
Read more..Do you sometimes feel like you are not needed? You are. Paul explains that the body of Christ includes many parts — all needed and necessary.
Read more..When asked to describe the width of his love, he stretched one hand to the right and the other to the left and had them nailed in that position so you would know he died loving you.
Read more..here is so much power in our tongue. We can shape and build lives with words that strengthen and give life.
Read more..If you are in the shifting sands of life right now, seek out Jesus. He will be your rock, your stronghold, your refuge.
Read more..When I was young I thought a godly life meant avoiding things that others in town enjoyed freely. I was on the outside looking in as my youthful peers spoke of their first cigarette, drink, and engagements with girls. Their lives seemed carefree, and mine a burden.
Read more..How do you handle your tough times? When you are tired of trying, tired of forgiving, tired of hard weeks or hard-headed people—how do you manage your dark days?
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