To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing when he hears us moaning and grumbling.
Read more..If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
Read more..Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.
Read more..Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a little would help. A little encouragement goes a long way.
Read more..Marriage is a deliberate commitment to stick together. It is not based on emotional, physical or psychic attraction.
Read more..A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
Read more..How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?
Read more..We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Read more..We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Read more..Are you discouraged as a parent? Hang in there. Are you pessimistic about your job? Roll up your sleeves and go at it again. No communication in your marriage? Give it one more shot . . .
Read more..Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Read more..Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
Read more..We must take our shaky faith and dig down deep to the foundation of our beliefs and strongly proclaim anew our trust in God.
Read more..A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years from now.
Read more..Our passion for God is the greatest tool we have when it comes to living a life free from fear.
Read more..“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16 Are you being courteous in your demeanor? We represent the King.
Read more..Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in the waiting.
Read more..With God’s love, we don't ask, "Is it worth it?" but rather proclaim, "He is worth it!"
Read more..“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
Read more..“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38–39,
Read more..Thought: Is there something you are clinging to, claiming it is rightfully yours? Will you give it to God
Read more..God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Read more..Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
Read more..That verse looks great to me. I want God to make my paths straight. I want God to show me the way to turn, what to pursue, or what to walk away from. So sitting doing my morning devotion this verse was nice to digest.
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