Focusing on Christ is neither a natural reaction nor an easy one. Our instinct is to dwell on the situation at hand, searching for solutions or stewing over the pain and difficulty. As a result, troubles look scary and overwhelm us with a sense of defeat.
Read more..I have always been a fearful person. I have even experienced panic attacks. When I am fearful, I tell myself this truth: God is with me and I can trust Him to keep me safe.
Read more..Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
Read more..Psalm 135:5 “I know the greatness of the Lord -that our Lord is greater than any other god.” Prayer: Dear Father, I am devoted to You. May I center my day around You today, so that I can walk in the great Love You have for me.
Read more..Love has become a universal term that can be many things to many people. Some love golf, some love family and some love Jesus.
Read more..Are you heading into this week just flat out exhausted? Is there some great weight upon you that you just can’t seem to lift? Have no fear, for our God does not grow weary.
Read more..How do you feel about the word surrender? It’s not a popular word in our culture. We are afraid that if we surrender we’ll be oppressed. Maybe a person in authority has abused us and colored our concept of surrender.
Read more..Many years ago, an old man advised me to cast my bread on the water,
Read more..One thing you can say about the world we live in is that it’s a noisy place. Silence is not always easy to find.
Read more..When it’s Easter Saturday in your life, how do you react? When you are somewhere between yesterday’s tragedy and tomorrow’s triumph, what do you do? Do you leave God’ - or do you linger near him? John chose to linger. And because he lingered on Saturday, he was around on Sunday to see the miracle.
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