God’s Holding Patterns
When God wants to do something new in our lives, it is often preceded by major renovations. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, put painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of…
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When Silence is More Than Being Quiet
"For God alone my soul waits in silence." Psalm 62:1 Silence describes an inner quality of the soul. We open ourselves to the presence of God.
The End of the Story
Knowing the end of the story should have a profound effect on us as we go through the realities of life
A Servant’s Heart
Lord, help me to love you and your people so much that, like Simon Peter’s mother-in-law, my desire is to serve rather than make excuses why I can’t. Amen.
God Loves Me the Same on Good Days and Bad Days
"Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" Lamentations3:22,23
The Island of `What If’s?’
When we allow the “What If’s” to rule our lives, we run round and round never accomplishing anything.
Jesus Empowers the Inadequate
If you feel inadequate when it comes to fulfilling the mission of Christ, know that it’s normal to feel that way. We are simply vessels needing His power. That way God gets the glory.
Two Ways Through a Valley
What do you do when the pressures of life seem greater than you can bear? Journeys through a valley are inevitable and painful, but God doesn’t waste them. The trials of life can be…
The Awesome Power of God
The world today remains mostly oblivious to all that is happening, not just with natural disasters, but economically and socially.
Fountain of Life
God's compassion will lead you beside springs of water. Drink often of His thirst-quenching water.
More Than Euphoria
In Matthew 15, Jesus reminds us that true worship is more than just lip service. Are you just going through the motions when you worship the Lord? Are you honoring God with your lips…
Justice, Mercy and Grace
"To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”. Micah 6:8. Ponder how you can show justice, mercy and grace to all people.
Knowing Your Place
He shares His heart with you in communion… Nothing is dearer than that! He watches over you with tender mercies… Nothing is kinder than that!
Out of the Pit
Are you in a season of despair? I have been there. Although I knew God was with me, I struggled deeply with trusting Him and keeping hope alive.
Keep Waiting–God is at Work
by Max Lucado. I’m convinced the Sabbath was created for frantic souls like me, people who need a weekly reminder that the world will not stop if I do.
A Cloak of Love
“Love covers a multitude of sins,” the scripture says in 1 Peter 4:8. Love doesn’t expose. It doesn’t gossip. If love says anything, love speaks words of defense. Words of kindness. Words of protection.
Accepted in the Beloved
If we have fallen somewhere along the way, if we've not trusted him, if we've wanted our way more than his, let’s do as Jesus instructed Peter (John 21:15-23).
Drink of the Living Waters
When your soul is depleted and parched from the incessant trials of life, when you long desire to hear the words of comfort and feel the Lord’s presence, do you know where to go…
How Big is God?
How BIG? “Who has measured the [earth’s] water in the hollow of his hand?” Isaiah 40:12
Where are You?
Lately, I have allowed the inner little boy to get the better of me, in my talk with God. What a joy to find my way into His presence! He said: "follow me".
Anxiety Ain’t Fun
Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing.” The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. Could you use some calm?
Flowers in the Snow
And then slowly, but very surely, the warmth of God’s love begins to melt the cold realities threatening to overwhelm.