Temptations start small. Yielding to them may seem inconsequential, but once we give in, that sin gains strength in our life and our ability to resist grows weaker. It may seem as if there’s no way out of this downward spiral, but God has given us a way of escape if we choose to seek out His help (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Read more..Scripture reminds us that it is also possible to lose our “first love” for the Lord. In fact, it is more than possible—it’s inevitable—unless one is careful to keep looking to God and His Word rather than to embrace the ceaseless changes that swirl around us.
Read more..“But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 Keep on praying for your loved one to return to God.
Read more..God created us to be living, breathing persons designed to have the life of Christ squeezed out of us so those around would be drawn by the tantalizing aroma of our presence.
Read more..“. . . whoever believes in Him shall not perish . . .” (John 3:16) Request grace with your dying breath, and God hears your prayer. Whoever means “whenever.”
Read more..Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.
Read more..I put a lot of thought into figuring out God’s will for my life. I think we all need to remember that God will lead us when we need to move. His Spirit will show us the way.
Read more..Being under His wings means being close to His heart—you are not only sheltered, you are loved; you are not only secure, you are cared for; you are not only covered, you are reassured.
Read more..“Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12).With Christ as my mold, the pieces of my life have been transformed into something new.
Read more..Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.
Read more..Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."
Read more..“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..When we are being wise, we rely on someone or something other than our own storehouse of knowledge to inform us, knowing our own limitations. That takes humility but also discernment.
Read more..Go — by God’s power — and live differently among the people who know you. God wants to use your story, no matter how much pain it involves.
Read more..It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?
Read more..Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.
Read more..We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so freeing to be able to know that we have people in our corner that are genuinely concerned about us and our well-being. Continue reading --->
Read more..In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.
Read more..God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you all along.
Read more..As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.”
Read more..When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.
Read more..Are you facing a stressful situation? "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4
Read more..Is your faith withered like flowers on a hot summer day? Advice from our Master Gardener: meditate on God’s word and trust in him.
Read more..The Secularization of Spirituality. A “different” gospel is no gospel at all. The Gospel is not like computer software with its continual updates.
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