A Sense of Wonder
Contentment: Today, I encourage you to write down the little blessings that add to the pleasure of your day. See if you can come up with ten.
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Finding Good in the Bad
Judas - Jesus looked at him and said, "Friend, do what you came to do" What Jesus saw in Judas as worthy of being called a friend, hard to imagine.
Faith Believes
Faith believes that what God says will take place without a shadow of a doubt. Faith believes that we will see the promises of God unfold even when it looks impossible. Faith believes in…
Ask What You Will
Prayer has always been the breath, life, vitality, strength and power of the Christian. Beginning with our Lord, who spent much time in prayer, and continuing with the disciples and fruitful, Spirit-filled Christians through…
Keep in Step
Make it your aim to walk in the Spirit by inviting him into the details of each day. For us not to consult the Spirit of God would be foolish.
The Other Side of Confession
In the moment of vulnerability that always comes with confession, let God love you. Walk out into the world forgiven.
Fill’er Up
“Be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18b Just like getting gas at the pump. Get filled with the spirit . You just need to ask
Sometimes the Lord Sends an Adversary
When we recognize that all of God’s Providence is filtered through love, we know how to accept and face the adversary which He sends.
The Power of Forgiveness
Are you someone who has suffered emotionally, and perhaps physically at the hands of others? Have emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, hostility, bitterness and revenge entered your heart and mind?
Peace and the Holy Spirit
The peace Jesus gives is unlike anything the world calls peace. It is peace IN the turmoil of day-to-day living. It is a peace that steadies you and a calm that encases you even…
Don’t Waste Your Sorrow
Do you dwell on your past regrets? Don’t waste your sorrows dwelling on the past – especially past outcomes you often have no power to change.
Thankful for the Unexpected
In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul calls us to offer grateful thanks to our heavenly Father in all things, for he knows this is the will of God concerning each of us.
Have You Let God Love You?
It is only by receiving our Father’s agape love that we can discover an agape love for others. Be loved, and then love. Just as hurt people hurt people, loved people love people. So…
Like a Sweet Perfume
"...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequently begins a chapter or a verse with a note of praise.
It’s Not Automatic – Salvation
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Revelations 3:20
A Little Frayed
The frenzied pace we sometimes choose to keep can take a toll on our homes and impact our relationships. When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it…
Heavenly Wisdom
Now I know why righteousness is so hard to find: there aren't many sowers! Heavenly wisdom is full of sacrificial earthly action.
Be Teachable
We are truly fortunate to have a Father that disciplines and instructs us. It is our job to be teachable and make sure we are paying attention.
Truth Be Told
Self-destruction is a dangerous course to plot. Yet, out of brokenness, I did exactly that.
Metonymous
A devotional reflection on moving beyond lip service into active, committed obedience to the Lord.
3 Ways to Honor God Daily
In Psalm 145:1-6 David shows us 3 practical ways in which we can honor our Lord daily
Warning against Elite Christianity
We all like to be treated like someone special. I guess it’s a natural human trait.
Standing in the Storm
“What am I going to do?” How many times have we all uttered this cry of despair? Sometimes the storms of life come without letup; they seem endless, successively crashing against us until we…