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…
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You Qualify
Don't waste another minute thinking you somehow don't qualify for God's help because of the messes in your life.
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.
God Listens to Us
“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12
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.…
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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Which Path Should We Take?
Lord, you are completely trustworthy and dependable. Help me to faithfully trust you.
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.…
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.
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…
God Will Take Care of You!
“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade” Psalm 121:5
Your Heart, His Home
God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?
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…
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…
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…
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?
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…
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…