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What A Privilege
Those that believe in God and the saving grace of Jesus Christ are privileged in a special way. As a child of God I have access to Him anytime, anywhere.
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.
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.
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",
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…
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.
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.
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.”
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.”…
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…
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.
The Tongue
Words are powerful. Communicators know this. Negotiators know this. Deep down, you know this.
Disapproval Derails Relationships
Pay attention to your communication cues today. They have power to build up or to tear down. You choose.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.