Tag: grace

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2024-03-12

Our Good and Righteous Father

Not all bad things that happen to you are really bad in the long run (this doesn’t mean it won’t hurt). God allows bad things to happen as a part of pruning you.

2024-03-11

In Awe and Wonder

In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.

2024-03-11

We Spoke No Words

We spoke no words yet You drew me, with Your Love, and held me close! For I lay wounded, broken and discarded, "no hope for you",

2024-03-10

Our Book of Life

Each human life has a story whose pages I may never read. I see an elderly man walking down the street gripping his walker, a young mom at the park with a quiver full of children ...

2024-03-10

An Image of Truth

We as humans try so hard to fit in, be accepted, and look like we have it all together. Half my life was spent as a people pleaser.

2024-03-09

Love Covers a Multitude of Sins

One thing is sure. They love you! No makeup. No power tie. No status jewelry. No layers of images. Just unkempt honesty.

2024-03-09

A Record of Rights

“love keeps no record of wrongs”. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Choose a relationship you treasure and focus on building it up through applying this Scripture to “keep no record of wrongs.”

2024-03-08

Together

Does “together” come easily for you? If so, thank God for this blessing. If not, ask the Spirit to reveal to you why.

2024-03-06

Not Against Flesh and Blood

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12

2024-03-03

Finding the Good in Conflict

Conflict may be difficult, but good can come of it. Conflict is a part of life, and good-meaning people rub each other the wrong way routinely. The question is how we will deal with it — either destructively or constructively?

2024-03-02

Real Joy

Joy is from God. It’s one of His attributes! God’s joy is just a prayer away.

2024-03-02

What Makes Heaven Heavenly

Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord. You’ll love it! Never weary, selfish, or defeated.

2024-02-29

The Tongue

Words are powerful. Communicators know this. Negotiators know this. Deep down, you know this.

2024-02-29

Disapproval Derails Relationships

Pay attention to your communication cues today. They have power to build up or to tear down. You choose.

2024-02-28

Staying on God’s Path

Before every decision you make this day, ask God to direct your thoughts and your paths so that you remain in his will.

2024-02-26

Is Your Bucket Empty?

Whatever you have been through or are going through right now, I pray that your bucket be filled and runneth over with faith, hope, joy, and love in Jesus.

2024-02-26

It Is Never Too Late

Some people say they have sinned too long and too bad to ever be accepted by Christ. Don’t you believe it.

2024-02-25

He Equips the Called

God really does choose those who seem inadequate or weak in this world. He doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called, and you have been called according to His purpose!

2024-02-23

The Door of Fulfillment

We can be at home with Jesus every single day. All we have to do is knock on the door—Him.

2024-02-22

How Do We Pay Attention to God

Recently I chatted with experts in listening attentively and empathetically to callers who suffer from depression, loneliness, or various life hang-ups. I asked, “What does it mean to listen to God? More than that, how do we listen to God?” The responses came quickly:

2024-02-22

How God Views the Self-Directed Man

Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.

2024-02-21

Big Oak Doors

Church Oak doors—designed for welcome—often become a barrier instead of an entrance. Street people with their backpacks and homeless teens roam the streets regularly pass those doors.

2024-02-20

8 Verses to Remember that God is Fighting for You

What verse do you turn to when life feels like a battle? Check out these 8 verses. “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

2024-02-18

Truth

Father, You alone are absolute truth. You cannot lie. Your Word is Truth, and we can rely on it. Cause our lives to be centered in You and make us more like You — the Truth. Amen.

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