It has been a long day. Jerusalem is packed with Passover guests, most of whom clamor for a glimpse of the Teacher. The spring sun is warm. The streets are dry. And the disciples are a long way from home. A splash of cool water would be refreshing.
Read more..“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint.” Psalm
Read more..The same one who saved us first is there to save us still. Such is the message of grace.
Read more..Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord's wondrous, absolute love for us.
Read more..We need to let go of the idea that we must be in control of our lives. God's control over us is enough. We can walk in His peace.
Read more..God has given you great gifts of inner peace, joy of living, sense of well-being, solidness and strength inside, and healing. Share your life in encouragement, hope, and trust. When you are secure, your presence is a joy to those who know you.
Read more..You and I need to pay careful attention with the words we use. The tongue can create life or death. Our words can grow fruit on trees or wither healthy roots.
Read more..How important is our speech? Jesus said it revealed what was going on in our hearts.
Read more..Extravagant over-reaction! That's what we're programmed to seek and to display in our modern world of sound bytes and over-hyped personality.
Read more..Thought: As you go through your day today be reminded that you are sending out ripples. You have no idea how far they can go.
Read more..God orders our steps so that every step we take will be one that is pleasing to Him —Psalm 37:23 God’s word keeps us from taking a step on slippery ground—Psalm 37:31 Each step of obedience moves us into God’s prepared place—Psalm 40:2
Read more..If God could provide for Elijah through such birds, He can provide for us too in unexpected ways. He is Jehovah Jireh!!
Read more..If there is a natural fight instinct, there is a spiritual fight mode as well. It just needs to be awakened, submitted to Christ, and then unleashed against the enemy. If you have a love mode, you also have a war mode. God has created the war mode so we can protect the people we love.
Read more..The Bible warns about the real warfare that is going on, not in sports arenas – the spiritual kind. “Put on the whole armor of God . . .and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:13,17).
Read more..Father, thank you for your perfect love that can drive out my fears! Please be the ideal tenant in my life and continually evict any scary feelings I may have of being punished or stalked by evil.
Read more..A prayer, beseeching our Heavenly Father. We are here! We are here! And we know you hear. You’ve heard us before
Read more..There are many situations that may cause our faith to waver. We have an enemy who reminds us of past mistakes and times when our prayers appeared to go unanswered.
Read more..It takes courage to trust that God is in total control when everything around you is in total chaos. It takes courage to stand up for righteousness in the midst of what is popular and accepted. It takes courage...
Read more..The yoke I have for you is easy and the burden is light. I will give you living water so you will never thirst again. Consider the lilies...My Father will provide for you. Do not let your heart be troubled. I am preparing a place for you.
Read more..“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.
Read more..Time is running out fast… Are you on the Lords side?
Read more..There are many things that can trouble our lives, but none that can shake us loose from the grip of God's grace if our hearts remain close to Jesus as our Lord
Read more..Our faith will be tested; this is just a fact of life. How we deal with these times, is what is most important.
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