The Holy Spirit: Giver of Gifts
Jesus Christ knew all about the human tendency to feel inadequate. That is why He assured His followers they would receive a Helper—the Holy Spirit—
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Hold Tight to Faith
When every step you take looks like a dark, foggy path And life feels like a constant uphill climb, It's easy to grow discouraged And think about giving up.
The Lord Confides in Those Who Fear Him
Where does true deliverance come from? Only from God. Deliverance is found in God through deep reverential respect for his holiness and might, through living in covenant relationship with him, and through maintaining our…
Treasures in Jars of Clay
God promises that the pure in heart will see Him. When He gave us His Spirit to live in us, this was our guarantee that He would keep His promise.
God’s Grace
All the Grace I need He freely gives. I am flawed. Every day I miss the mark. I lose patience and say things the wrong way which means I shouldn’t have said them at…
Jesus: Our Intimate Friend
We cannot earn Jesus Christ’s love and friendship. He takes the initiative, reaches out, and draws into fellowship those who are willing. None of us are worthy, but we are privileged to live in…
Faith Over Fear
Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me having dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age; all I knew was fear. I didn’t know…
Burned Out or Left Out
Have you experienced burn-out when it comes to serving in your church?
Strength to Overcome
God says, Receive the blessing of my victory. The question is not, will you overcome? It is, when will you overcome? Life will always bring challenges. But God will always give strength to face…
An Anchor for the Soul
An anchor has one purpose—to steady the boat. The anchor for the soul is set, not on a boat or person or possession, but it is set in the inner sanctuary behind the curtain…
Payback Time
So what can Paul mean by this verse? Though at first it sounds contrary to the Gospel, it actually confirms it. Read it again.
Forgiveness: Stay the Course
Vengeance is God’s. He will repay—whether ultimately on the Day of Judgment or intermediately in
My Refuge and My Shield
Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word. While people can be disloyal and misguided, God's…
Unselfish Choices
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35
Wonderful Promises
Prayer: Forgive me, Heavenly Father, for my sins. Purify my heart and cast out any foothold the devil may have in me because of my sin. Empower me to holiness and accept my life…
Pursue the Virtue of Contentment
Success is not defined by position or pay scale but by this: doing the most what you do the best. Better to be married to a happy person who has a thin wallet than…
God Understands You
God, So human he could touch people. So mighty he could heal people. So heavenly he spoke with authority. So human he could blend in unnoticed for thirty years. So mighty he could change…
Costly Conversion
The story of what it cost one young man when he decided to follow Jesus. What are you willing to sacrifice for your faith in Jesus?
A New Heart
God is in the business of changing hearts. We would be wrong to think this change happens overnight. But we would be equally wrong to assume change never happens at all.
The Grace of God
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches
It’s All about Me
The self-centered see everything through self. Their motto? “It’s all about me!” To the self-centered– the flight schedule, the traffic, the worship styles—everything is filtered through the mini-me in the eye. Philippians 2:3-4 says,“Do nothing…
All About Me
Help me, Lord, to relate to you and others not on the basis of material possessions. May my vision increasingly be like yours. 1 Samuel 16:7 "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the…