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Do Not Strike Back
Today’s verse reminds us that in many cases, even though we want to cut ourselves off from a world that doesn't understand us, Jesus tells us that we should love, even — especially —…
God Comes Close
I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness…
Jesus’ Heart
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17
When I Don’t Get What I Want…
God blessed my husband and me with four boys. I confess there were days, when I questioned whether it was a blessing or not.
God’s Perspective on Hope in Disappointment
God's Perspective on Hope in Disappointment. Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul.
It’s Been Tough
When we suffer, God becomes present to us by placing a friend’s arm upon our shoulders
God is Just What You Want
Let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is your God. Who would disdain to use so great a privilege?
Trouble at Home
Do people in church get under your skin sometimes? That sister in church was getting on my last nerve and I was getting on hers. More than a decade later, we know we can…
Blessed in the Little Things
A harvest of joy can be received from the sowing of little things that spontaneously flow from a giving heart
God is Able
God is ...Able to do exceedingly beyond all your asking. Ephesians 3:20 ...Able to subdue everything under His control. Philippians 3:21 ...
How is My Heart
“Here I am! Cleanse my heart and enable me to speak gracious words to them.”
God Uses People
Sinners, the ungodly, the imperfect, the fearful! Why does God choose such losers to change the world?
An Everlasting Love
Take great comfort in knowing that God loves you with an everlasting love, and that his love forgives, protects, hopes, and rejoices in the truth. Be assured of his extravagant love and that he…
You are Never Really Alone
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the promise of never leaving us and for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Fill me with your Spirit – my companion, comforter, and counsellor – my unwavering…
The Faithful Listener
When you feel desperate to have someone listen to your heart, remember there is a listener waiting for you.
Praise as Warfare
Praise acknowledges the victory Christ already won. Jesus is far above all rule, authority, power and dominion, and every name in this age (Ephesians 1:20-21).
Our Strongholds
Does a stronghold have a strong hold on you? Do you feel nothing but despair? Do you think thoughts of defeat? A stronghold is a false premise that denies God’s promise.
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.
Forgiveness: A Space of Grace
When it comes to forgiveness, all of us are beginners. No one owns a secret formula. As long as you are trying to forgive, you are forgiving.
Be the Light
Are you a representation of God’s light in the world? Are you exposing the darkness through the truth and bearing fruit for his Kingdom?
Confident Trust
Your confidence level depends on how much you trust in God. When you put your confidence in God, you won’t choose to act solely on what you can see; you will also value what…