Walking on the Mountain
Two hikers, bone weary from trudging toward the peak of a majestic mountain, pause when one says, “I think we’re on the wrong path; we’ve stopped making progress. Maybe it’s time to turn back.”
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Dedicated Disciplining
Heavenly Father, I desire to serve and honor you with my life. Grant me the heart of a dedicated disciple when encountering other believers who are in need of guidance. It is in Jesus'…
Getting Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds. If you find yourself at the point of giving up today, encourage yourself to get back up again. There is hope…
Rejoice in Hope
You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It…
How Much Do Parents Give Up?
Are you “giving up” your life with the hope to be repaid, or are you willing to let that go? Lord, Help me pour into them things that matter.
Jesus, the End!
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” Revelation 22:13 (NKJV) Jesus is the purpose and the reason for our journey.
Grace Moments
Take a moment to journal about the times that God has extended grace to you throughout your life. It often helps in the moments we need to extend grace to others to recall what…
A Song of Love
"There are three things that endure - faith, hope and love - and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
Jesus Loved Martha
Question: Is your heart distracted, worried, or upset today? If so, take solace in the fact that God loves you, and try to turn those feelings into something great,
What Kind of Apple are You?
'As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.' - Proverbs 10:26
An Adventure
Some people are led to believe that once you become a Christian, everything is magical. "It's not magical, it's an adventure!"
Don’t Forget
Are you still in love with Jesus? Before you remember anything, remember him. If you forget anything, don't forget him.
Solving Problems Through Prayer
Long before a crisis arises or a solution is needed, a wise believer will be seeking God in prayer. In trouble-free times, we can build a foundation of trust and communion with Him that…
Character Defect
Is there an area in your life in which you’ve grown self-sufficient, overly confident, or adamant about assuming that you couldn’t fall into temptation? If the Holy Spirit brings something to mind, ask the…
Bad Stuff Happens
Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful…
Unrequited Love
“He knows exactly what we are and loves us anyway.” Despite our lack of love for God, he, demonstrated unrequited love for us by sending Jesus as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
How Can I Remain Silent
Making a difference in the world often involves sacrifice. Are you willing to take that risk in the Spirit's strength?
Seek Not Man’s Approval
What glory can come from man? or even from relatives and friends because they are only fleeting and temporary hollow and empty that can vanish...
Strong and Mighty Worrier
Control, that’s my problem. When it comes down to it, I want to be in charge, and if I’m in charge – frankly – I’ve got a lot to worry about!
Building a Strong Relationship
Strong relationships don’t just happen…they are intentional. Here are 4 steps you may want to try to build a strong relationship.
A Servant’s Heart
Lord, help me to love you and your people so much that, like Simon Peter’s mother-in-law, my desire is to serve rather than make excuses why I can’t. Amen.