August 15, 2019
Hiding among the Trees
Question: What sort of sins do we often try to hide from God? "If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (1 John 1:9)
Read more..Question: What sort of sins do we often try to hide from God? "If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (1 John 1:9)
Read more..God doesn’t condemn legitimate concern for responsibilities but rather the continuous mind-set that dismisses God’s presence.
Read more..As you guard your heart, God sends His peace to guard your heart and your mind as well. What a partnership!
Read more..Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind. He was a terrible person who dragged men and women who followed The Way to prison, even torturing some of them to death.
Read more..Thank you Lord for not abandoning us, but mercifully nurturing us as we learn to grow in Your spirit. Amen.
Read more..A change of heart toward ongoing suffering is a huge challenge. On our own, it’s impossible, but the Lord promises to strengthen us through Christ.
Read more..God longs for me to draw near him. He has shown me his heart by sending Jesus. . If he loves me that much, then I can trust that his desire is to save and bless me.
Read more..Lord, teach me to TRUST You, to EMBRACE all that you have for me, SURRENDER to Your perfect Way and FOLLOW where you lead. Amen.
Read more..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 trying.
Read more..Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s problems? You want to soar above them but you feel yourself being sucked under. During one such time, a chaplain’s true story gave me hope.
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