2022-10-03
When Everything Else Fails
At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
Read more..At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
Read more..Perhaps there is something you’re afraid to bring to God. A deep wound, a nagging question, or doubt. Nothing will cause the Lord to push you away
Read more..Devotional by Kathy Cheek: Do We Take God at His Word?
Read more..You are who God says you are: “spiritually alive.” Heavenly positioned, “seated with him in the heavenly realms.” “One with Jesus Christ.”
Read more..When God calls us to a new path, especially a path that will lead us to sharing His word and His gospel, it is normal to feel uncomfortable because we may fear rejection, humiliation, and failure.
Read more..Anna is over ninety years old and, because of a chemical imbalance, has suffered from depression periodically for thirty-five years. She has a vital relationship with the Lord, though.
Read more..In anger, someone who chose to abandon Christianity - someone I love — said to me, “Who needs all that guilt?!”
Read more..With a dead end before us, Christ showed us the way; When we walked in the nighttime, Christ brought us the day. With our faces all hidden, Christ carried our shame;
Read more..Anger is often a masking emotion. It usually masks fear, disappointment or any number of other emotions.
Read more..Anger: The relentless invader of silence .The noise of the soul. The unseen irritant of the heart.
Read more..As spiritual athletes, we must run with relentless perseverance because God has already marked out the race for us.
Read more..Yes, “God’s workmanship”! That’s you! His strength will carry you! He will walk beside you into your today with all its challenges. He will fulfill you with deeds planned for you.
Read more..The thing is, if you don’t know who you are, then you’re vulnerable to other people telling you who you are. But the concrete, solid, gospel truth is that you are who God says you are, and no one else has a vote in the matter.
Read more..“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Why I can choose to be still in the midst of turmoil: Be still! The Lord Almighty is with us.
Read more..“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12
Read more..As you ask God for help, know how helpless you really are. As you ask God to weed the garden of your heart, allow Him to pull up the roots
Read more..Paul admonishes us “attend upon the Lord without distraction.” Like focusing on our driving, Christians need to be spiritually focused.
Read more..Question: How can keeping the analogy of the "default setting" help us to direct our daily actions?
Read more..If you are someone who is fearful of sharing your beliefs with others, read and meditate on the truth of today’s verse,
Read more..Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.
Read more..In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
Read more..Father God, today I ask You to forgive me for the places in my heart where I have allowed Your peace to be pushed aside by my own self issues.
Read more..Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we want to express our love to him today especially for his personal concern for us.
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