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"Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 Today's technology lets us connect with anyone at any time. We have to make an…
Walking where Jesus walked, was for me a wonderful preparation for the Easter season.
We go through the motions of celebrating that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. But what difference does it really make to our lives today?
Meet Your Fears with Faith “...and teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
O that we would not be fainthearted when God has provided Himself as our El Gibbor, the mighty God; the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle; El Shaddai, almighty God; the…
God is good. He does not abandon us. He is always there. He cares about us and His work. Have you had a surprise problem lately? Don’t fret, listen to Him whisper promises in…
There is a spiritual parallel in Proverbs 3:4-5 that assures us we can lean on, trust in and be confident in the Lord, casting aside our own inadequate insight or understanding. If we do,…
Sometimes I wake up and wonder if God’s still there. It’s been a while since I talked with him. I get busy with so many things.
Children are delightfully teachable. May I be like that, joyfully anticipating the next big thing God wants to show me!
How sweet it is to witness the Savior intimately connecting with His own beloved people! There can be nothing more delightful than being led into this fertile field of delight by the Holy Spirit.
Thought: When I look for a faithful friend, my first thought will be of Christ Himself, who truly qualifies as my very best friend.
Instead of wondering if you will ever have friends or find faithful ones, make God your best friend. Spend more time in the Word and in prayer, drawing closer to him because he has…
We must regularly and intentionally turn to the Son. Bask in his love, drink of his love, accept his love. Feed regularly on the nutrients from his Word, the Bible.
If His love was anything less than tenacious and loyal, He would have tired of you and me long ago.
When we see mountains we feel small, knowing not only how much larger they are than we are, but also how much longer they have been here than we have been.
Thought|: Life crashes in and we wish we could be children again and have someone to take care of us and protect us. Into our confused and chaotic world, God's promise comes to us…
Isaiah 53:5 "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed." Christ’s death doesn’t mean that…
When you hit bottom as David did, there is a way back. Focusing on the Lord can lead you out of discouragement and into His presence.
Part of the work God does to grow us and change us is by testing through various trials. On the other hand, some of the changing work He does in our lives is quiet…
How do I embrace a gentle spirit when I have been hurt and/or deceived? There is only one way. Open myself to Christ and ask Him to develop a gentle, discerning spirit within me.
The Greek word translated here as “gentleness” describes a temperament that’s seasoned and mature. It envisions an attitude fitting to the occasion, levelheaded and tempered. This gentleness is “evident to all.”
“This is how God showed His love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but…