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Tag: grace

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

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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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2020-03-21

Beginning Again

As we grow toward spiritual maturity, as we are being transformed through the renewing of our minds and obedience to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, may we always have the fresh attitude of beginning. Again.

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2020-03-14

Impossible Instructions

Lord. Please help me keep my eyes on you and my ears tuned to your “Be still.” Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.”

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2020-03-14

Choosing Faith over Fear

Some people who read the Bible and believe in God nevertheless choose to live with fear. But when you focus on God rather than your circumstances, whatever the situation is, you win.  The Bible tells us, "God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7).

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2020-03-11

When the Sparkle Goes

Scripture reminds us that it is also possible to lose our “first love” for the Lord.  In fact, it is more than possible—it’s inevitable—unless one is careful to keep looking to God and His Word rather than to embrace the ceaseless changes that swirl around us.

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2020-03-09

Healing Words from a Dialogue with God

John Piper says, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." Will you find your well of satisfaction, your fountain of life, in Him?

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2020-03-07

Restlessness

Restlessness is not always a bad thing. The sense that there is something better somewhere, that the grass is greener elsewhere, is part of the eternal call of God on our hearts.

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2020-03-05

Being Smart or Being Wise

When we are being wise, we rely on someone or something other than our own storehouse of knowledge to inform us, knowing our own limitations. That takes humility but also discernment.

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2020-03-03

Take the Risk of Daring Faith

We all have our struggles of discouragement, loneliness and fear. What will we focus on? On the difficulties or on the LORD with us. Because of God’s faithful and good character it’s safe to take the risk of daring faith.

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2020-02-29

He Brings You Comfort

If I had only one message to proclaim to the Christian world, it would be this: how to know and experience, moment by moment, day by day, the reality of the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. Everything that has to do with the Christian life involves God the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity.

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2020-02-25

Security Systems

God promises to never leave or forsake us, to be with us wherever we go, to light the path ahead of us and surround us with His love. We experience that security not by pushing buttons but, by trusting in Him.

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2020-02-23

Chaos Now For Beauty Later

If your life feels like a frustrating mess right now is it possible that God has renovations underway? Question: Is your life under construction? What verses do you find helpful when the world tilts? How has God brought beauty out of your chaos in the past?

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2020-02-21

When Confusion Prevails

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seemed totally confusing? “God is not the author of disorder, but of peace” 1 Corinthians 14:33

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2020-02-20

Enough of This Frenzy

We scamper and scurry, trying to please God, collecting merit badges and brownie points, scowling at anyone who questions our accomplishments.  The result?  The weariest people on earth.

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2020-02-20

Religion or Relationship?

If you have struggled, like me, with having an intimate relationship with God, I encourage you to let go of the checklist and just BE with Him. He is waiting, inviting you to grab hold of this incredible relationship.

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2020-02-19

It’s Never Too Late

Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we think. Who said life is meant to be easy? God is with you in the midst of everything.

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2020-02-17

Enough with All the Lies

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

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2020-02-12

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

In our broken world, our relationships are often less than ideal. However, when Jesus dwells within us, He begins to mend the wounds of our broken relationships.

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2020-02-09

Hope

Hope is an interesting word. "Hope you had a good week." "Hope you have a wonderful time." "Hope you make it." Hope, hope, hope...

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2020-02-06

Fishy Reactions

Following God's agenda instead of our own is not always easy but when Simon Peter did it, he had enough fish to feed his family for 3 years. Think about it.

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2020-02-05

One-On-One with God

In the Bible there are many instances of godly parents who had ungodly children. Though my heart will always be pained at the choices my father and my son made, I can’t let their unfaithfulness destroy my steadfast faith and hope in my Savior.

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2020-02-05

Daily Deeds of Kindness

Precious Savior, we pass people every day who need a demonstration of your love. May we search for ways to show extravagant gestures of gracious love, and outlandish acts of kindness.

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2020-01-30

At His Feet

Imagine… If you had the chance to sit at the feet of Jesus, to look upon His face and deep into His eyes, and listen to every word He had to say. Doesn't the very thought take your breath away?

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