August 25, 2019
It’s in the Response
Jesus was at Peter’s house when Peter’s mother got a fever. Jesus healed her and
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August 24, 2019
Set Free From Guilt
“Time to pay for your sins.” But we hear something else! “You’re free to go. They took Jesus instead of you!” The door swings open, the guard barks, “Get out.”
Read more..August 24, 2019
Jailbreak
God set you free! There is no need for penance – it has already been paid in full! Your sin is covered, washed away by the blood of God’s own Son.
Read more..August 23, 2019
Not Forgotten
Redeemer God, you know the despair I feel at times. Help me to believe that you’ve already made a way for me, and that you are going before me, even if I cannot see what you are doing for me right now.
Read more..August 20, 2019
Struggles
Struggles: Yes we all go through them. Sometimes we know why and probably most often we don't. James tells us to...
Read more..August 20, 2019
Growling Like a Bear
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..August 18, 2019
Feelings of Inferiority
The misery of inferiority is never what God intends for His children. Its seed usually takes root in the impressionable hearts of the young and thrives in an atmosphere of comparison.
Read more..August 18, 2019
Jewels from Junk
Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We compare ourselves to those who possess more, who have attained more, who appear more beautiful or handsome. We s
Read more..August 17, 2019
Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.
Read more..August 15, 2019
Hiding among the Trees
Question: What sort of sins do we often try to hide from God? "If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (1 John 1:9)
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