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Salt and Pepper
It’s also important to be gracious in your manner when conversing with outsiders, those who are still held in the pepper shaker of darkness.
Reign in Me
“He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden,…
The Exceeding Greatness of His Power
… I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of His power.” Ephesians 1:16-17, 19
For God Loved the World
God's love is more than emotion and intention. God's love is demonstrated.
The ‘Trust Fall’
How to trust God is not always easy to explain, but the Lord gave me an excellent illustration. When I was younger we would go to camp for the summer. While there we participated…
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…
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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…
A Cup of Water
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” Matthew…
Un-Clump My Salt
Lord, Dislodge the worries that are clumping together the talents You gave me to be Your salt.
Finding the Good in Conflict
Conflict may be difficult, but good can come of it. Conflict is a part of life, and good-meaning people rub each other the wrong way routinely. The question is how we will deal with…
Living Stones
We are like rocks in a stream: bouncing, rubbing, and polishing off each others rough edges.
Follow Your Hunger
My friend, God is looking for hungry people. Blessed are those who hunger. He is seeking people who are truly seeking Him.
When the Light Goes Out
there are dark periods in all of our lives simply because we walk the earth. "You are the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
The Mystery of Christmas
The mystery of Christmas requires something we rational humans find most difficult: faith. Not some brain-numbing step into an abyss, but rather that which is described in the New Testament: “Faith is being sure…
Refuge and Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost? To the…
Have You Forgiven Yourself?
Forgiving Yourself: Is there something in your life for which you feel guilty? You don’t need to. Simply accept God’s love and forgiveness.
Time to Reflect
Father, help us to be wise. Amen. “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” Proverbs 4:7