July 4, 2024
Pressing On
“Our Goal as believers: We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ — the goal — and don’t get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do this, we will win a reward in Christ’s kingdom."
Read more..Tag: devotional
June 26, 2024
You Can Be Sure this is God’s Will
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Read more..June 14, 2024
My Lunch with Dad
My Dad and I always had a satisfactory relationship. He was very b sy with the farm. Dad and I never had the chance to really talk - just the two of us.
Read more..June 5, 2024
Welcoming Gently
Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to show us a life worth imitating. May I bow in awe of His glory and from that place open my heart to people.
Read more..May 25, 2024
Becoming A People of Mercy
Mercy, Not Wrath. The church was created not to fulfill God's wrath, but to complete His mercy. True prayer is born of love and comes in the midst of need.
Read more..May 19, 2024
Isaac’s Shocking Trust
How do I respond to the inexplicable events God allows? Do I trust my truly loving heavenly Father as much as Isaac trusted Abraham?
Read more..May 17, 2024
This is Love
This is Love: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
Read more..March 31, 2024
Jesus is Alive in My Life
We go through the motions of celebrating that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. But what difference does it really make to our lives today?
Read more..March 23, 2024
Nothing Can Separate Us
Can death separate us from God’s love? No. Can life isolate us from God’s love? No. Can angels or demons keep us from God’s love? No.
Read more..March 18, 2024
Two Penny Offering
Serving and giving are two verbs that describe the essence of the Christian life. I wish this weren't true because I have trouble with both of these. Serving is something I have expected others to do for me, and giving is something I often put off until I have more.
Read more..