Tag: grace

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2020-05-21

The Indwelling Christ

The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst

2020-05-21

Be Assured

In hardships, stay focused, pursue peace and never lose sight of the guaranteed of victory.

2020-05-17

Casting Your Anxiety on God

On my good days I begin my morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation with God. I look ahead into the day and make my requests. I am meeting with so-and-so at 10:00AM. Would you give me wisdom? This afternoon I need to finish my sermon. Would you please go ahead of me?

2020-05-17

Remember What He Has Done

A few years ago in my journey toward healthy living, I came to a game-changing realization. Despite my efforts to the contrary, I was a very unstable person.

2020-05-12

Has Flattening the Curve Flattened You?

Today, when you recognize you are simply feeling flat, and the giants loom large, take a break and go to God’s presence. How? One of my favorite ways is to put some praise music on and let the words wash the dust of discouragement off my soul.

2020-05-03

You Qualify

Don't waste another minute thinking you somehow don't qualify for God's help because of the messes in your life.

2020-05-01

The Unchanging Lord

Question: How does God’s unchanging nature give you comfort in difficult times of instability?

2020-04-27

God Surrounds Us

Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.

2020-04-25

God Listens to Us

“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12

2020-04-24

No Time to Pray?

Question: Have you prayed yet today? If not, could you spend some time with God now?

2020-04-16

The Problem with Unresolved Guilt

What kind of person does unresolved guilt create?

2020-04-16

The Other Side of Confession

It is so easy to see our own flaws and shortcomings. But when God sees us He doesn’t only see what we’ve done, He sees who we are. There are two sides to confession. Agree with God about what you have done and repent, but don’t miss the other side. Agree with God about who you are: loved and wanted and precious and worth dying for.

2020-04-09

Covered with His Love

"Who is the greatest person who ever lived? Who has done more good for mankind than anyone else?" JESUS of Nazareth

2020-04-08

Jesus the Nazarene

Have you experienced family situations such as are described above? What is your immediate reaction when friends or family do not appreciate your experiences? How might your reactions change if you remembered that Jesus, too, experienced such misunderstanding?

2020-04-07

The Size of Our God

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 when you have God, you have everything. And when you give others the knowledge of Him, they can have Him too. And when lives around you are transformed, all the stuff you were busy with doesn't seem as important any more.

2020-04-05

True Love Acts

Put love into action, trusting God's Spirit for the ability to do so.

2020-04-04

Many Hardships

Hardships are a part of our allotment. They were predestined for us. As surely as the stars are fashioned by His hands and their orbits fixed by Him, so surely are our hardships allotted to us: He has predestined their season and their place, their intensity, and their effect on us.

2020-04-02

Shield of Trust Prayer

God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of what is going on around you.

2020-03-27

Which Path Should We Take?

Lord, you are completely trustworthy and dependable. Help me to faithfully trust you.

2020-03-26

Never Alone

Underline these words: You are not alone. Your family my turn against you, but God won’t. Your friends may betray you, but God won’t.You may feel alone in the wilderness, but you are not. He is with you.

2020-03-25

The Gift of Grace

As a child, I loved to receive gifts. In such a simple time of life, a gift meant I was loved. I didn't worry about the significance or hidden message in a gift.

2020-03-24

The Treasure of His Presence

Our Lord desperately wants you to present whatever is on your mind to Him so He can become more present in your life. Like a gift tucked way under the Christmas tree, what He wishes to give you may at first seem out of view, but if you seek it, you will find, right there, with your name written on it…just for you so you know He cares.

2020-03-22

God Will Take Care of You!

“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade” Psalm 121:5

2020-03-22

Your Heart, His Home

God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?

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