We need to be careful what we pray for. If God’s bottom line is to make us more like Jesus, then we should start praying like it’s ours too. Dear God, make me more like Jesus no matter what it takes. Amen.
Read more..Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing.” The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional. Could you use some calm?
Read more..Psychologists and doctors say a sense of belonging is a basic human need, just like food and shelter. Feeling that we belong is important in seeing value in our lives.
Read more..“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9
Read more..No one likes to be reminded of their mistakes; an insensitive word plus numerous other opportunities to take offense.
Read more..His grace erases guilt. His oversight removes fear. His direction removes confusion.
Read more..When we fully grasp these 4 principles, it changes the lenses through which we see everything.
Read more..The Long Life of Words. "The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me." John 14:10
Read more..To “seek God’s face” is to meditate upon His sovereignty, His holiness, His power, His wisdom, His love – getting to know Him as He is.
Read more..Consider choosing “One Word” to give your attention to this year. I discovered my one word . . . Undivided. Undivided in my love for God
Read more..God's strength, given to us on a daily basis, is more powerful than any resolution we can determine in our own heart.
Read more..Protecting our relationship with God is possible, but it requires purposeful attention to our spiritual life. It requires more than daily quiet time, church attendance and the like. Here are some suggestions to protect against spiritual drift:
Read more..It was winter and the buses were on strike. I picked up a student who wanted a ride on this cold day. He was from Africa and this was his first experience with a Canadian winter. As we talked, I noticed he didn’t have gloves.
Read more..A New Creation: The old year is gone and the new has come. It’s a blank slate. Last year is history and this year is a mystery.
Read more..As you peer into the new year, focus on having being spiritually heart-healthy. To do that, resolve to spend more time in God’s Word and more time in prayer. Design your social life to spend more time with Christian people. Get more ...
Read more..#Devotional: There are many struggling in the area of knowing your true worth. You have been fighting to prove yourself. This was never God’s plan for you.
Read more..When we exchange worry for faith, this transaction is an act of worship. We choose to submit to God’s rule and reign in the circumstance. We honor His role our life and express faith through thankfulness. This act of worship will move you from worry to anticipation!
Read more..I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 How are you living from an understanding of the urgency of the day? How will you seize this day?
Read more..The manger scene of Baby Jesus’ birth can seem so irrelevant today. Nice on a Christmas card, yes, but not really having any impact on our lives.
Read more..I have been wondering what I should give Jesus for His birthday this year. What would He like? What can I give Him?
Read more..What do we do when life is not a Christmas card? What do we do when life is hard and we don’t know what to do?
Read more..“His name will be...Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious One in a human womb. The Omnipotent, in one instant, made Himself breakable. He who had been Spirit became pierceable.
Read more..This Christmas marvel at the outrageous and awesome lengths to which God the Father will go to give you the perfect gift. Give Him the gift of the same reckless abandon of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and ...
Read more..How might we find joy amidst this busy season or when pressures abound? Might we learn from Mary who submitted herself to God, aware that He had her best interests at heart?
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