In life, we are faced with many challenges that test our faith. It is so easy to get bombarded by what we see. It becomes a constant battle, almost like a game of tug-of- war, to keep the faith our faith intact.
Read more..My life is often seen in hindsight. When I am going through something, my focus is on the here and now. After the dust settles, then I have time to reflect. It is often then that I see God’s hand prints all over what happened.
Read more..We read in God’s Word that He wants us to talk to Him, but also that He speaks.
Read more..If you want to be just like Jesus, let God have you. Spend time listening for him until you receive your lesson for the day—then apply it.
Read more..“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2
Read more.."Let me know Your ways that I may know You. Show me Your glory. Go among us"
Read more..One morning a few years ago, when going for a walk, I happened to notice a boy pulling a wagon. In the wagon was a smaller boy and a bunch of newspapers. As they went along they would stop in front of each house and the bigger boy would tell the smaller boy to take a paper up to the steps of the house. At times...
Read more..Each time I dive into studying the scriptures I learn something new about God and/or myself.
Read more..Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to show us a life worth imitating. May I bow in awe of His glory and from that place open my heart to people.
Read more..Friend, when it comes to prayer, nothing is greater or more important! God wants to talk with you, if you just take the time.
Read more..For many, Christianity is simply the religion into which they were born. For others, Christ is Savior and more: He is their very life (Colossians 3:4). When Jesus is your life you cannot go on without Him.
Read more..Do I desperately seek after God? Prayer: Father, Don’t let me be so easily satisfied; help me pant after you as a deer pants for water.
Read more..The way to walk a tightrope is to keep ones sight on the goal, never looking down to the ground nor over our shoulder at what is behind.
Read more..“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.” Philippians 2:14
Read more..“Be delighted with the Lord.” Psalm 37:4a. Looking out the window of our friend’s boat while traveling up the inner passage of the west coast of British Columbia, I was completely awed by God’s creation. The acres of lush green forests, the rhythm of tides and currents, ...
Read more..When the way gets hard, He grips our whole hand in His and leads us up the steep incline.
Read more..What forms your idea of God? Childhood memories, personal experiences, and unmet expectations can create a skewed picture of God.
Read more..No one ever says, "Today, I think I'll try to develop a hardened heart of stone." Such things enter our souls through stealth.
Read more..Do you If you feel unknown and overlooked? ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine’” Isaiah 43:1
Read more..God is faithful. We can trust his promises to be kept and his purposes to be good. How do we know? The sunrise each morning is a reminder that the Father of heaven and earth is at work keeping his universe in working order.
Read more..Our friends need a flood of tears. Our children need to be covered in the oil of our love. But if we haven’t received these things ourselves,
Read more..The call to imitate God sounds impossible. Yet, just as a small child imperfectly mimics a parent’s actions, disciples of Jesus copy him. These verses in Ephesians contain a key way to imitate God: walk in love.
Read more..Time is almost running out, begin to work towards impacting your generation positively. There is work to be done for God
Read more..As a friend of mine said once, almost nonchalantly, a true Christian is choosing the most dangerous occupation in the world.
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