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In the Midst
In the midst.. I see you Oh Lord the Lover Of my soul, who in the midst brings peace To my soul.
I Love Encouragement
Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a…
Faithfulness
We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Get Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
9 Verses for Fighting Fear
A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years…
God Uses Failure
God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Where would We be without Jesus?
Without Jesus’ words we would be witnesses with nothing to say; without Jesus’ authority we would be ambassadors with nothing to do; without Jesus’ love we would be servants with nothing to give.
Break Down the Wall
That verse looks great to me. I want God to make my paths straight. I want God to show me the way to turn, what to pursue, or what to walk away from. So…
Embrace Your Weakness
Lord, thank you that your power is made perfect in my weakness. Thank you for the grace to persevere in my current reality. Help me to gladly accept all the grace that you want…
The Yielded Vessel
The yielded vessel is a sanctified vessel—cleansed and set apart from sin for God’s purposes. It is the yielded vessel that is a vessel of honor. 2 Timothy 2:21
Wisdom of God
When I consider the six billion people in the world - each having wisdom about life in their world - I realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God…
A Sure Thing
Lord God, Thank you for Your incredible promise. Help me to keep it in full focus as I walk through this whole year. Whether things around me blossom or shrivel I am determined to…
Stop Talking!
“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Holy Reunion
It had been eight months since I had attended church. No problem, I thought, I pray, watch podcasts, and study God’s Word by myself. It’s all good, right?
The Trap of Discouragement
Do you feel stuck in discouragement? Frustration that isn’t handled well may develop into depression. Living in discouragement will divide the mind.
Be Thankful in All Circumstances
"When we express thanksgiving and gratitude to God, peace flooded our hearts, and He provided the solution. Always be thankful...especially in crisis. God can turn your tragedy to triumph, discord to harmony, and defeat…
Broken Down
Whatever the causes, many and varied, that lead to broken down lives, God has one solution: his church and his people. When we live in Christ-like compassion, God names us and makes us Repairers…
The Guarantee of Our Future
Jesus tells us to believe he’s going to prepare a place for us, and he will come back again to take us to be with him (John 14:1-4). When Jesus made this promise a…