The Snare of Seeking Approval
Through God’s restoring power in my life, I have more peace and less anxiety. I’ve learned that He loves me as I am, imperfections and all. He will guide me if I take the…
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The Father is Waiting
When we do come back, God doesn’t just forgive us; He dresses us up with a new identity, He clothes us in a rob of righteousness. He shows us we are loved and that…
A Gentle Answer
Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge?
Do Not Strike Back
Today’s verse reminds us that in many cases, even though we want to cut ourselves off from a world that doesn't understand us, Jesus tells us that we should love, even — especially —…
God Comes Close
I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness…
Jesus’ Heart
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17
When I Don’t Get What I Want…
God blessed my husband and me with four boys. I confess there were days, when I questioned whether it was a blessing or not.
The Wind of the Spirit
Jesus specifically compares wind to the work of the Spirit of God in the new birth process,
Be a Rescuer
Hanging on to bitterness and keeping alive grudges is consuming work. It leaves little energy for blessing others, praising God, or enjoying life.
Living in Forgiveness
Sometimes God uses the most unlikely persons to teach us a lesson. Jesus showed us that forgiveness has a cross in it. It costs us something. But un-forgiveness has an even greater price: It makes…
God’s Perspective on Hope in Disappointment
God's Perspective on Hope in Disappointment. Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul.
Developing Spiritual Maturity
Growing in spiritual maturity will only take place when we have a desire to grow, which translates in spending time with God.
God is Just What You Want
Let me urge you to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is your God. Who would disdain to use so great a privilege?
God is at Work No Matter How You Feel
In faith, I know this to be true: 1. Jesus, you are full of truth and grace, and you fill me with your truth and grace. 2. You are working within me to clear…
Trouble at Home
Do people in church get under your skin sometimes? That sister in church was getting on my last nerve and I was getting on hers. More than a decade later, we know we can…
Unrecognizable
Dear one, give your marriage to God and don’t give up. He’s the Great Physician who can heal marriages, too!
Blessed in the Little Things
A harvest of joy can be received from the sowing of little things that spontaneously flow from a giving heart
He Understands
It’s not every day that you find someone who will give you a second chance - much less someone who will give you a second chance every day. But in Jesus, Peter found both.
Come to the Waters
Let us listen to the voice of the Shepherd who never speaks an uncaring word. Let us drink of the waters that quench our deepest thirst.
Having an Unsinkable Faith
Think about it. Is your faith unsinkable? When your physical boat sinks, are you going up or down?
Wandering Wounded
Are you in the middle of a crisis or difficult season? Have you found yourself turning to dependencies or bad habits that are substitutes for relying on God?
Don’t Lose Heart
Keep praying. And if you don’t have the words, God has an abundant supply we can use.