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.
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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…
Tune My Heart
It can be hard to hear God in the busyness of life. Take today’s lesson to hear how to listen better. Question: When is it hard to hear God? Where do you find it…
Blessing of Trust and Healing
Father God has promised that He will never leave you or forsake you. He has not abandoned you. His perfect love casts out all fear. Rest in His love.
Return to Me
Are you hurting? Is your heart in need of healing? Do you need God’s comfort, His hope, and His restoration?
Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love
God's commitment to us has absolutely no conditions or restrictions and isn't based on whether we love Him back. Nor does He have more love for "good" people who may strike us as more…
Prayer to Follow God
God’s word tells us that we are actually deceiving ourselves when we know God’s way and yet do not do what it says. The road to freedom is in doing what we hear in…
Keep These Things and Ponder Them in Your Heart
Question: Which of God's promises, or verses from God's Word, do you keep and ponder in your heart?
Bread of Heaven
It's almost always the first bite of good bread that whets the appetite for more, and the pattern is similar in our walk with Jesus.
Wherever You are Today, be There!
Find the good in today. Take time to experience the moment. Enjoy the blessings.
God Gets into Our Lives
What the hand is to the glove, the Holy Spirit is to the Christian . . . God gets into us. At times, imperceptibly. Other times, disruptively.
Sharp Christians
God wants His people to be “keen edged” as well. If a knife is dull, it is still a knife but its usefulness is diminished.