Impatient Heart, Be Still
Have you ever been caught up in any web of impatience? God is a God of time and order. He requires us to uphold that very important Christian virtue – patience.
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Have you ever been caught up in any web of impatience? God is a God of time and order. He requires us to uphold that very important Christian virtue – patience.
What feels to us like slowness in fulfilling his promise is actually an unimaginable long-suffering on his part, motivated by his love. He feels the weight of evil and injustice (see Genesis 6:5-6), yet he…
In short, you have no burden, no problem, no need that is too big for our Lord to handle. “Ye receive not, because ye ask not,”
Guarding our thoughts, being sober-minded, and meditating on eternal truth will produce a transformation the Bible calls the “renewing of the mind.” (Romans 12:2)
Even Christians with dedicated “world vision” grow weary of the world’s needs. We quickly turn the magazine pages so as not to gaze too long on the sad face of yet another child with…
Devotional: God is Always in Control. As believers, we must accept that God won’t always make sense to us. Isaiah teaches that His ways and thoughts are higher than our own (Isaiah 55:9). He…
I would like to suggest several reasons why I believe praising God so important in the life of the believer.
God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.
The truth of the gospel is this: there is more to life than what we are facing, suffering or rejoicing in right now.
“God has planted eternity in the hearts of men.” Ecclesiastes 3:10, TLB You will never be completely happy on earth, simply because you were not made for earth.
Discerning what is BEST leads to fruitful living that pleases God. The instruction is specific.
Isaiah 66:13 “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” In our culture comfort is revered. We are made to feel that we’re entitled to the good life of health, success,…
‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).
But when chemo made me helpless as a newborn kitten, I finally realized control was an illusion. I humbly learned that I had no power of my own. I had zero strength and learned…
Does God only love Christians? Does this question even need to be asked? Unfortunately, yes, because there is an impression out there that that He does. I encounter it in innuendo and assumption.
Recently, the Lord enabled me to get out from under a debt that would have taken years to pay off. As soon as it was paid, I logged into my account to look at…
We would probably all prefer to grow in our faith without ever making a mistake before God's eyes, but we cannot deny that missteps are instructive. Failure teaches believers
The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the…
When you spend time daily in Bible reading and study, your life will change. After reading God’s word consistently for several months, you will be amazed by the things God has done in your…
In some sense the path to heaven is safe. But in other respects there is no road as dangerous; it is overrun with difficulties. One false step (and how easy it is to step…
Are you clinging to the Lord? When you are clinging to Him, you will go where He is going and fit into His way. It is an act of the will.
We may not know what’s coming next, but God does. Our waiting and our future is in His hands.His safe, strong, and more than capable hands.