Afraid but Following
Prayer:Jesus, I’m often afraid on this path of following you, but I’m grateful that you gently lead & insistently love me in the midst of both faith & fear.
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Pursuing Peace in Relationships
Relationship help is one of the hottest topics searched on the Internet. Relationships can be messy. Love isn’t always easy.
Let God’s Light Through
“Jesus said "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." John 9:5 "Jesus also said that "You are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
Reflecting Christ
If others are to see His life, we need to step out of the way and become a corner in this dark world where the life of Christ can be reflected.
Why Do You Doubt?
“Why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 Several years ago, my husband became critically ill. Initially,
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
It has been a long day. Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most of whom clamor for a glimpse of the Teacher. The spring sun is warm. The streets are dry. And the disciples…
Be an Encourager
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25 Encourage someone today and be prepared to receive back even more. In addition to making others day,…
Love Motivated Warfare
If there is a natural fight instinct, there is a spiritual fight mode as well. It just needs to be awakened, submitted to Christ, and then unleashed against the enemy. If you have a…
Your Eyes Reflect Your Feelings!
ave you ever taken the time to look, really look, in peoples’ eyes? You can learn a lot about a person by looking into people’s eyes.
Jesus says, “Come to Me”
“Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28
Reflecting Our Father’s Family
In Romans, Paul reminds us that God appointed us to reflect the character of Jesus.
The Gift of Anticipation
Could it be that growing up in my crazy family molded me in a way that would allow God to uniquely use my experiences to help others?
Transformed
Romans 12:2 Don't be molded by the world. Wow, isn't that a tough one to obey? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed be...
A Good Day
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14
Empowered to Serve
Poem: Empowered to serve, Empowered to serve, With humility and Grace. Elegantly standing completely, Adorned in the Father's Armor.
A Love That Never Fails
By Max Lucado - A Love That Never Fails. A love that never fails! Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Has human love ever failed you?
The Nearness of Our God
The strength of our walk does not originate from within ourselves; rather it comes from our relationship with Jesus Christ. Our virtue, if it can be defined as such, is that we have learned…
Trusting God Takes Practice
Trust is absolutely vital to having a close relationship with God. Trust in God opens the door to all sorts of healthy spiritual practices.
To Boldly Go
Lord Jesus, thank You for making a bold commitment to me by becoming like a slave to change my history, now and eternally. Thank You for Your willingness to die, then rise again, for…
Forget the Former Things
Lord of all eternity, please help me to learn from my mistakes this past year, but not to dwell on them. The year is gone, finished, past. We cannot reclaim it or undo it.
Life’s Greatest Investments
The time to invest your time, talent and treasure for Christ and His kingdom is now. The powerful tide of secular humanism, atheism, materialism, and other anti-God forces us threatening to engulf the world.
The Names of Christ
The names given to Jesus tell a great deal about His ministry on earth 2,000 years ago. The scriptural names describing Him reveal who He was and is and will be for eternity.
Hiding Place
Father, wrap us in your arms today, and hide us as the storms of life rage round about us. Reassure us that we are the apples of your eye and that you will never…