Distracted by Stillness
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm. Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.
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Tossed by Waves
Jesus said: “Don’t be afraid. Take courage, I am here!” Tossed by the waves … Just substitute a couple of nouns… In the middle of a divorce, tossed by guilt. In the middle of…
What Are You Looking For?
Jesus asked the disciple, “What are you looking for?” His questions are always penetrating. Our Lord is probing their hearts again.
Consider His Beauty
Study God in all His pre-existent glory, before He took on Himself human form. Think of the mighty love which drew Him from His throne to die on the cross. Admire Him as He…
Knowing His Best – Walking in Rest
Spiritual rest is the absence of self-generated action. Spiritual rest lets God's will direct your motives and His power direct your actions.
Prayer Changes Things
We are never without hope because we are never without prayer. Prayer confesses, “God can handle
He Guides Me
Thank you, dear Father, for slowing down my frantic life and leading me to times of refreshment, rest, and nourishment.
One Boot at a Time
What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of…
Cease Striving and Know
Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;
Healing Grace
In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians…
Justice and Mercy
Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?
Nothing is Too Broken
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Let’s Major in God
David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.
Approaching Storm
Lord, let me always be in awe of your power and wisdom that I do not foolishly attempt to take on the storms in my life by myself.
Precious Promises
God has given us precious promises. He has declared them to us because He wants us to know His heart, share His nature, escape corruption, build our faith, give us hope, and perfect us…
Learning through Adversity
As believers, we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His good purposes.
I Can’t Say it Enough
So often we take for granted the love of God. We often feel like there is no hope for us but I say to you today that regardless to where you have been, regardless…
Be Anxious For Nothing
Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with…
In God Alone
Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can…
Speak the Truth
Read the Word of God daily. Let Scripture be your guide for your thoughts, your mold for your beliefs, and the boundary for your behavior. Store Bible passages in your memory. Then, when you…
Build Each Other Up
The New Testament has a word for such activity: encouragement. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Three Uncomfortable Words
It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.