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"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."…
Do you truly desire to see God? Christ's words are windows through which the pure in heart behold the Almighty.
Wouldn’t it be great if it were easy to do God’s will? But sometimes it seems as if a mountain stands between us and what we’ve been called to do. Read: Zechariah 4:1-9
When it comes to eternal matters, the consequences for being wrong are severe. We all share the same problem. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the…
This verse should prompt Christians to want to do good works for Christ (serving, teaching, and loving others), but also remind us that these works can be performed wherever we are.
We shouldn’t waste a precious minute of life doing things that don’t matter if that means the most important thing we can do is left undone.
A few nights ago, I had to comfort our cat, Raven, during a thunderstorm. She’s
What guards your heart? What protects your mind? Did you know that the peace of God can stand guard over our hearts and minds?
He will keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on Him, because you trust in Him (Isaiah 26:3).
Being known by and knowing the Shepherd implies that, not only do they know His voice, but they have an intimate understanding of the way He thinks
When tempted to react angrily to someone else, ask the Holy Spirit to help you exercise self-control and look at that person with compassion.
Lyrics to the hymn “Solid Rock”: My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?
A fit of anger. Uncontrolled debt. A guilty conscience. Icy relationships. Alarms in your life. When they go off, how do you respond?
Many people will never grab hold of God's outstretched hand. No matter how deep the waters become around them, they will refuse to be saved. They may refuse this because of fear, pride, or…
Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.
"God's power to live a holy life and be a fruitful witness is released by faith, based on His faithfulness and the authority of God's Word."
Trust is an important element in relationships if they are to develop-- whether it is marriage, family or career. The Bible tells us to trust God. To lean and be confident in Him.
What giants are you facing today? Meditate on the greatness or "bigness" of God. How do your problems compare?
The Lord has many rewards available to us when we abide patiently in His will.
Many of us are experiencing challenging times right now. Frustration rises as we pray and anxiously await answers from the Lord. Tempers are flaring and many are probably contemplating giving up and letting go…
Pray that God will give you peace in place of worry, filling you with faith instead.