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2020-10-07

Don’t Be Anxious

Our duty today is to take Jesus at his word. When he says that we are not to worry, he means it. Who are we to question God’s provision and care for us during times of tremendous hardship?

2020-10-06

Be Patient

Don’t we all go through moments of impatience, if not verbally, then in our thoughts? The Holy Spirit reminded me of that just yesterday, I was impatient with a new waitress at a coffee shop.

2020-10-04

New Life for Old

So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me— I have never been so fully alive, free, fresh …new wine, new joys, new purpose.

2020-10-02

Hope in the Middle of Despair

Sometimes our circumstances seem overwhelming. We may feel like we will never get out of the particularly bothersome situation we are in.

2020-10-01

Our Loving Sacrificial Savior

Gracious Father, I praise you from the bottom of my heart for providing Jesus as my Savior. At the same time, dear Father, I confess to you I struggle with sin.

2020-10-01

Come and Trust

Come and Trust: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

2020-09-28

If You Will, You Can

Trust requires humility. Asking admits need. Expressing our deepest desire leaves us vulnerable. By seeking a specific outcome, we risk disappointment.

2020-09-27

Been There Done That

A small hug, a hand on the arm or some small gesture of contact if no words come to mind. A gesture that says, "I'm here for you."

2020-09-27

Simplicity of God’s Love

The simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life.

2020-09-24

Immeasurably More

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

2020-09-23

What Are You Listening To?

Thought. Who are you listening to in your life? We can hear all sorts of different voices, but we can follow only one. So who are you going to listen to as you make your decisions about morality, values, ethics, and character?

2020-09-23

What Leads You Today?

Father God, Today I want to be LED by Your Spirit in a fresh way. Please show me Your loving mercies as I look for them. Encourage my heart and show me who I can encourage.

2020-09-22

Worried About Your Needs?

Remembering God’s past provisions will help you realize he will provide again and again. God’s hands are not too short to reach out to you.

2020-09-20

We All Need It

It’s not possible for our limited human minds to fully understand God’s gift of peace to our weary souls.

2020-09-18

Dealing With Anger

Some people want to hang on to ill feelings, but nursing a resentful attitude isn’t sustainable; anger must be put aside. If we retain our “right” to hold grudges, we can’t expect to live in the new nature Christ has created for us.

2020-09-17

Your Refuge

“Be merciful to me, O God! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge” (Psalm 57:1). Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand.

2020-09-16

Unforgettable?

It's painful being forgotten. Especially by someone we love. I try not to take it personally because life has a tendency to become busy, making meaningful communications less frequent.

2020-09-15

Seeking the Kingdom

What do you seek most in life? Often it is possessions….. things ….. that cause us distraction and become our mission. Our possessions require maintenance and steal our time and energy.

2020-09-15

What am I Doing?

"I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me." John 5:30 Economic uncertainty sends us into the world of “what ifs.”

2020-09-11

Overcoming Obstacles

It’s tempting to wonder if God will help us when we face hindrances. BUt God has gone before us and is preparing the way. No matter how He chooses to handle a problem, His solution is always in our best interest.

2020-09-10

God of Peace

God desires you to be blessed and complete in your spirit, soul, and body. Your human spirit is the innermost part where the Holy Spirit resides. Spirit, be strengthened through the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 3:16).

2020-09-09

Disciple Through Hospitality

In the Bible, hospitality meant showing love to strangers by opening one’s home to them. Throughout our marriage, my husband and I have practiced hospitality by providing meals to strangers, but rarely have strangers spent the night in our home.

2020-09-07

Don’t Waste Your Sorrow

Do you dwell on your past regrets? Don’t waste your sorrows dwelling on the past – especially past outcomes you often have no power to change.

2020-09-06

What Do I Do With This, God?

If we want to make a significant contribution to the Kingdom of God, we cannot sidestep the difficult seasons of life.

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