March 24, 2017
How Much Do Parents Give Up?
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother … When Jesus saw [her] there, and
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March 22, 2017
Victory in Christ
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57. “It isn’t my fault. He made me do it.” “She can’t help it -after what’s happened to her.”
Read more..March 16, 2017
Become a Brave-Heart Disciple
Dear Lord, Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple — a disciple never content with a static, stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily and wholly surrendering my life to your will. Amen.
Read more..March 14, 2017
How Big is God?
How BIG? “Who has measured the [earth’s] water in the hollow of his hand?” Isaiah 40:12
Read more..March 13, 2017
The Blessings of God
Question: Have you been living a works-based or faith-based life of salvation? Our faith is in our belief, our surrendering of ourselves to Jesus. There is no proof, other than what God sees in our hearts. Our good deeds do not make us more faithful; our faith leads us into action.
Read more..March 9, 2017
God’s Child
"The Father has loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children." 1 John 3:1 (NCV)
Read more..March 7, 2017
Prayer to the One Who is Here
When we pray our words are not dispersing into the air; they are being heard by God, whose Spirit lives within us (1 Corinthians 3:16) and who hears us because He is with us, not as a vague spirit but as a living person.
Read more..March 1, 2017
Refreshing Peace
Oh Lord, please help us to trust only in You and look to you alone for our guidance and safety. Help us to place our complete trust in You so we can have perfect peace even in the tumult of our lives.
Read more..February 20, 2017
Lift Up Your Soul
Lift Up Your Soul: Dearest Lord, I pray that I may surrender a little more each day to Your use, and trust more and more in Your mercy and love — that I can lift up my glass for You to fill with Your presence.
Read more..February 19, 2017
The Power of the Tongue
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing each other, pretending not to be bothered by the insults that came their way.
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