Dirty Oven
As I was scrubbing the oven, I compared the dirty oven with our hearts. People can’t see inside our ovens, or our hearts, but God
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Return to Me
An old friend listened as Lisa unfolded the past two years.The friend responded with the story of the prodigal son and reassuringly added, "God the Father is so glad you're back!"
Facing Changes
They say change is the only constant in life. Some changes we like, others burden us down. Here are some principles I’ve learned
Embrace the Rain
Is there anything in the circumstances of your life that you are struggling to embrace?
There’s Hope for Us Too
There is hope for us. God doesn’t give up on His children, even when they fall short.
God Turns Nobodies into Somebodies
God took this nobody of a girl and turned her into a somebody. And He can do the same for you!
Trusting an Unchanging God
" Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath," Hebrews 6:17
Patience Freely Offered
God does more than demand patience from us; He offers it to us. Patience is a fruit of His Spirit. It hangs from the tree of Galatians 5:22: “The Spirit produces the fruit of…
Buried in Grace
Thought— Write down the dark things that still tempt you. Hold the list up to the light and see it shining through your handwriting. Then present the list to Jesus in prayer and rip…
Instant Forgiveness; Lingering Consequences
With repentance and confession, God forgives instantly. But He doesn’t remove the consequences of our sin. We have to live with those consequences.
Never Abandoned
God Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any degree leave…
One with God
How would you define intimacy? Is it possible for us to experience oneness with the Lord?
The Resurrection
May you today know Him and the power of His resurrection. Rise, for the Lord is risen!
Take the Leap
Thought: Take time to review the ways God has protected and guided you through difficult times and thank Him, in advance, for how He will continue to do so in the future.
The Challenge of Change
Following hard after Jesus is committing to a life where change is the norm and not the exception.
Still Present with You
Because Jesus died, arose and now lives at God's right hand while at the same time living in me, I can live the abundant, supernatural life today, and forever!
Father, Forgive Them
The dialogue that Friday morning was bitter. From the religious leaders, “He saved others but he can’t save himself.”
Scorned Like the Master
If we were more like Christ, we would be more hated by His enemies.
The Believer’s Journey to the Cross
We all know that Jesus walked the road to Calvary, but did you know that believers also journey to the cross? We've all been positionally crucified with Christ, but those who hunger for Him…
God is Creator, We the Created
I am convinced I can become bitter toward God if I believe two myths: 1) I deserve to be happy, and 2) God is in charge of making it so. In truth, God is…