The Thoughts of God
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Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else
“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.
Confession Is Good for the Soul
Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.
Stay Near to God
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."…
When Facing Life’s Mountains
Wouldn’t it be great if it were easy to do God’s will? But sometimes it seems as if a mountain stands between us and what we’ve been called to do. Read: Zechariah 4:1-9
Greatly Mistaken
When it comes to eternal matters, the consequences for being wrong are severe. We all share the same problem. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the…
Your Mundane Matter
This verse should prompt Christians to want to do good works for Christ (serving, teaching, and loving others), but also remind us that these works can be performed wherever we are.
You Are Unique
We shouldn’t waste a precious minute of life doing things that don’t matter if that means the most important thing we can do is left undone.
The Peace of God
What guards your heart? What protects your mind? Did you know that the peace of God can stand guard over our hearts and minds?
Bitter Hearts
When tempted to react angrily to someone else, ask the Holy Spirit to help you exercise self-control and look at that person with compassion.
The Rewards of Patience
The Lord has many rewards available to us when we abide patiently in His will.
Receiving God’s Love
One of the most poignant scenes of scripture is when Jesus kneels to wash the feet of his disciples. While it may be tempting to rush past this event, to hear the words of…
Love Notes and Never Forgetting
I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.
How to Grow Strong in Your Weakness
None of us likes to be weak, do we? From small up we’ve been trained to “be strong.” “Show them that you can do it!”
By Grace Through Faith
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Stand in Awe
As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.
Declaring War on Ungratefulness and Grumbling
God Has a Problem with Grumblers. Paul warned, "Nor let us . . grumble, as [Israel] did, and were destroyed by the destroyer" (1 Corinthians 10:9-10).
What About Me?
Being a Christian is a daily journey of living by God's Spirit as he sheds the old to reveal the new
The Other Side of Me
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for saving me to serve. Create in me a servant’s heart. Help me to step outside the comfort and confines of my church and to reflect and serve You…
God’s Chosen People
We all make choices every day. I choose to walk the Colossians 3 way. Colossians 3:12-15 As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Love in You Proves Jesus in You
Becoming portraits of Jesus – involves God-Love cleaning the clutter we’ve hidden in the cupboards and corners of our being.
The Lord Goes Before Us
It was the end of a long day. The team of 46 students and chaperones had arrived safely in Costa Rica for a week long mission trip.
The Hidden Place
“Consider your hidden life with God,” Oswald Chambers also said. That hidden life will bear up in the darkest seasons. T