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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…
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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…
In a day when children and young people lack a feeling of security, Christian parents should cooperate with God in helping to provide for their families such a sense of security and refuge.
Cathy, our third daughter, was our shy one. When company came to the house, she’d run to the bedroom and hide.
It was the night before her surgery. The next day, the surgeon would be removing her diseased kidney. She was sitting on the side of her bed praying.
Teach your children about God. "What you teach your children today will be passed on to many generations."
To teach our children is a personal duty. We cannot delegate it to Sunday school teachers, or other friendly aids.
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…
You have to be amazed at the speed of communications today. But even more amazing is the fact that God knows and hears our prayers even before we think about them or open our…
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…
Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Why don’t you give these moments to God?
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…
You are more beautiful than the dawn of the morning. Gentle as the summer breeze Your presence is like blessings after the rain!
Holy and righteous Father, please forgive me for the times that I am in rebellion to your will. Help me to recognize those times and give me the strength to avoid those temptations.
Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
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,…
Love has become a universal term that can be many things to many people. Some love golf, some love family and some love Jesus.
Trusting God with our hearts so He can heal us takes courage. Being vulnerable with God and trusting Him with areas of our life that are difficult to face is exactly what He desires.
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.
I can only do so much, but God can do So. Much. More. What do you choose? Hold on to the One Whose Promises will never be Empty.
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…
The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.
“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on Your wondrous works”
Take some time to gaze into the Living Water and see the reflection of who you are.