Think of a part of your life that you have kept dim; maybe it’s the side of you that comes out at your child’s sporting events or when you take a night off with your friends, or even your workplace. Intentionally bring a little light into those places this week by using positive speech, unconditional love, and the name of Jesus!
Read more..An old friend listened as Lisa unfolded the past two years.The friend responded with the story of the prodigal son and reassuringly added, "God the Father is so glad you're back!"
Read more..Father God has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. He has not abandoned you. His perfect love casts out all fear. Rest in His love.
Read more..Does “together” come easily for you? If so, thank God for this blessing. If not, ask the Spirit to reveal to you why.
Read more..Church Oak doors—designed for welcome—often become a barrier instead of an entrance. Street people with their backpacks and homeless teens roam the streets regularly pass those doors.
Read more..Division and discord feel as rampant as ever, and nowhere is that more evident than in social media. Snark and sarcasm have become weapons of choice, wielded to belittle those who hold opposing views.
Read more..“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” Psalm 139:17
Read more..Thought: Through the enabling of God's Holy Spirit, I will seek ways to become a peacemaker in building bridges of love, trust and understanding where there is now conflict, discord and even hate.
Read more..God wants to be as close to us as a branch is to a vine. One is an extension of the other. It's impossible to tell where one starts and the other ends.
Read more..The Light shone brightly in the splendor of Heaven.Then looking down upon His creation Abba Father ...
Read more..I love God’s sense of humor. To laugh is so good for us. It changes our mood and allows us to see the world through new eyes.
Read more..If you are a Christian, you have a friend who will never leave you. How wealthy we are to have the Holy Spirit. He is a friend who truly sticks closer than a brother!
Read more..I think many of us approach prayer as if God is our great Santa Claus in the sky and we’re disillusioned when He doesn’t come through for us.
Read more.."Was our friend an angel as described in the book of Hebrews? He didn’t look particularly angelic, but his presence brought blessing that we recall to this very day."
Read more..Is God calling you to be a comfort to someone? Don’t shoo the thought away when their name enters your head. Pray for them. Then call them,
Read more..Heavenly Father, We thank you for Jesus who came as the light that we may have the 'Light of life' and that we can let Him shine through us, giving light to this dark world. In Jesus name, amen."
Read more..You are an influencer! Our words, our tones, our attitudes impact how each encounter plays out through the entire week. You have opportunities to make a difference, to influence.
Read more..The Bible talks about the aroma that a believer, who is a captive of Jesus Christ gives off.
Read more..I grew up wanting to be perfect. I’ve no one else to blame for this
Read more..“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye.” (Psalm 32:8)
Read more.."When I first became a believer, there was nobody to disciple me so I...” was the same story I had heard time and again, unfortunately. New followers of Christ who have never attended church before often lack a spiritual mentor, which is understandable.
Read more..Spiritually we need the combination of both inspiration and wisdom. Inspiration motivates us to take steps of faith. Wisdom helps us know when and how to move forward. None of this happens in isolation.v
Read more..Thought: When I look for a faithful friend, my first thought will be of Christ Himself, who truly qualifies as my very best friend.
Read more..If His love was anything less than tenacious and loyal, He would have tired of you and me long ago.
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