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God does not tally our blunders in his logbook or entangle us in shame. He encourages us, offers a new beginning, and promises to remember our sins no more, always taking an interest in…
When we know the love God has for us, we can become connected to Him in such a way that we don’t feel ashamed for Him to know us for who we truly are.…
Throughout our Christian lives, we will encounter times when we believe our identities to be in crisis but that never moves the Lord from his place of majestic reign.
Hatred in your heart will only bring death. Be slow to anger and judgment, or judgment shall come upon you.
Sheep aren’t as dumb as most people think. They have figured out that all they need to do is to trust and follow the shepherd. It is sad that most of us seemingly intelligent…
As Christ followers living in a fallen, confused world, we cannot allow the world’s standards to influence how we live life.
At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
Perhaps there is something you’re afraid to bring to God. A deep wound, a nagging question, or doubt. Nothing will cause the Lord to push you away
Imagine, He calls each one of us by name! Like a mother calls her precious child. Like a lover whispers the name of his beloved.
With a dead end before us, Christ showed us the way; When we walked in the nighttime, Christ brought us the day. With our faces all hidden, Christ carried our shame;
Anger: The relentless invader of silence .The noise of the soul. The unseen irritant of the heart.
As spiritual athletes, we must run with relentless perseverance because God has already marked out the race for us.
Yes, “God’s workmanship”! That’s you! His strength will carry you! He will walk beside you into your today with all its challenges. He will fulfill you with deeds planned for you.
The thing is, if you don’t know who you are, then you’re vulnerable to other people telling you who you are. But the concrete, solid, gospel truth is that you are who God says…
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
Discouragement is a state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in God, ourselves, or others.
Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we want to express our love to…