Let God’s Light Through
John the Baptist recognized that for Jesus' interests to shine, John's own self-interest must decrease. We are like the lampshade to God's light; the thinner the lampshade is, the more the light will shine…
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Called to Compassion
Dear God, help me understand your unfailing compassion for the world, and for me too. I confess that I am as messed up as people around me, and am desperately in need of your…
The Tongue
The tongue does a lot of physical things for our body, but I believe that the prime gift God gave us with our tongue is to edify the saints and spread the Word to…
Don’t Look Back
Grief is more than losing a loved one. We grieve the loss of anything that was important to us, including a home, a career, or our health.
His Masterpiece
You are one-of-a-kind. There has never been and never will be another person on this planet exactly like you. You are unique, special and inimitable!
Jesus Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice
When you feel condemnation coming at you like a furious flood, look to Jesus, who says, “I no longer condemn you. Go and sin no more”
Blessing of the Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the spirit is not an emotional response. It is God in you. Be blessed to keep in step with His Spirit and draw on who He is.
Feelings of Inferiority
The misery of inferiority is never what God intends for His children. Its seed usually takes root in the impressionable hearts of the young and thrives in an atmosphere of comparison.
Jewels from Junk
Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We…
Broken Relationships
“I want to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering” Philippians 3:10 How are you doing today? Is everything going great or are you struggling with a…
Walking in the Image of the Prince of Peace
As you guard your heart, God sends His peace to guard your heart and your mind as well. What a partnership!
Abundant, Supernatural Life
My friend Randy had given up on the Christian life. He said, "I have tried, but failed so many times; nothing seems to work. God doesn't hear my prayers, and I am tired of…
God’s Protection
Can you look back over your life and see instances of God’s protection? Did God keep you from a bad relationship? Or protect you from the wrong job?
Serve As Jesus Did
Thought - Think of a practical way that you can serve someone you know and make a plan to do it today. Next, ask God to provide you with an opportunity to serve a…
To Do Good
We are to be a people who do good deeds! When God gives us the opportunity, let's take it!
Defined by God’s Grace
Are you defined by God’s grace? Your deeds don’t save you. Your deeds don’t keep you saved. Grace does. Paul said, “By the grace of God I am what I am.”
God’s Unfailing Love
Believing and accepting that you are loved by the Father will in turn affect your feelings for Him. Commit to knowing Him more intimately and accurately through His Word, and your affection for Him…
Power, Love and Self Discipline
How quickly we can get that run down feeling when continually being faced by those we tend not to like.
Corrective Lenses
“God already sees you as perfect in him.” Based on my own ongoing and painfully slow transformation, I jokingly asked my friend if she ever wondered if God might need glasses.
The Lord is Near
Because the Lord is near, we can rejoice and treat others with gentleness. He is near because he lives in us through his Spirit.
A Squawking World
“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen,” and the squawking magpies remind me to not only see the souls’ longings, but also hear them. I am called to be…
7 Good Things…to Know about God’s Love for You
No one knows you more thoroughly: O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up: (vs. 1) No one understands you more completely: You understand…
Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love
Scripture tells us that love is the very essence of who God is (1 John 4:7). So if you don't believe that He loves you unconditionally, you'll never really know Him or have genuine…
Pursue Peace
“So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit