Hearing from God
The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”
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The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”
I can’t do anything disconnected from my Source. Thank you, Jesus, that you are my "Source” of everything I need for today. Amen.
What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven…
The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin…
He stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. And then he stood. Up from the slab of death.
If you carry wounds within your soul that keep love at bay in your life, talk to a mentor who will pray with you. Jesus can bring healing, hope and a fresh display of…
There are places and times when we feel we need extra wisdom, insight, guidance and strength. We long for understanding in situations that seem confusing. We need revelation when truth is being hidden or…
Two hikers, bone weary from trudging toward the peak of a majestic mountain, pause when one says, “I think we’re on the wrong path; we’ve stopped making progress. Maybe it’s time to turn back.”
You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.…
Wouldn’t you rather follow His way than lean upon your own understanding? Wouldn’t you rather find His rest than be heavy laden? Wouldn’t you rather obey His word than go your own way?
Obeying God's will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day.
You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It…
Comparison. People sometimes become preoccupied with those who seem smarter, wealthier, nicer-looking, more successful, and so on. This makes individuals feel overshadowed and creates doubt in their own ability to achieve.
Question: Have you prayed yet today? If not, could you spend some time with God now?
Hope in God comes from more than a belief that He exists. The Bible calls hope in God “an anchor for the soul”.
Whether you are in a storm, coming out of a storm, or going into one, consider that part of the purpose may be to make you stronger and to prepare you for something in…
Take delight oh my weary soul. Take delight in the presence of Abba Father. Take delight in His loving arms.
Suddenly, Jesus looked at the woman. Still speaking to Simon, He pointed to the love this forgiven sinner had been showing Him, in contrast to what Simon had failed to do. Simon gave Him…
It’s the promise of a life beyond this broken one, a far better life than we have ever known that we must cling to in this uphill journey.
“The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41 God has promised to be our teacher and supplies all we need, through His Word (
May You Find Jesus to Be, The music that causes your heart to sing; The joy that causes your heart to rejoice; The glory that causes your heart to worship;
Most of us have dreamed of remodeling our home… that perfect place to entertain.
Dear friend, God has planted you in a unique place where only you can have an impact. Start today by praying for those around you.
hen I surrendered my idol of the extraordinary, I was able to appreciate God’s hand in the small and the not-so-small moments of my life.