Keep Your Lips From Speaking Lies!
Lying is wrong and does not please God. We cannot lie and be filled with His Spirit at the same time. Jesus said, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children…
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Looking Unto Jesus
When things hurt, I’ve learned I have options. Go home. Meditate on my hurts until I start imagining I’m having chest pains—or—I can keep running and watch the sun come up.
Salvation by Faith and Not Works
"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.” Ephesians…
Make God Your Refuge
Make God your refuge. Let Him be the foundation on which you stand! ... For my soul trusts in You;.and in the shadow of Your wings I make my refuge.” (Psalm 57:1)
Listen for Jesus
THOUGHT: Are you listening and looking for Jesus? Keep your mind tuned to Him and He will direct your path. Call on Him. As His Word says: Call to me and I will answer…
Infinite Patience
"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5
Restoration is on the Way
Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.
Patience and Faith
23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop…
The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness
The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we…
Knowing God
Father, what a privilege to know that You delight in our fellowship — that You are actually waiting for us to come to You. What deep, deep satisfaction You give. Thank You so much…
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs…
Refiner’s Fire
God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the…
Perilous Shortcuts
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 16:25 Life is filled with options. The desire for a shortcut, a less difficult path, a…
Strength out of Weakness
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ…
Safety in Counsel
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and…
Answers in Times of Great Disaster
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to
I Dared to Ask
“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36
Christ In You
Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of…
Keeping In Step
Be blessed to bring your spirit, soul, and body in step with the Spirit, so that your true beauty, the beauty of God's Spirit living in you, may show forth.
Wherever He May Go
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of following You. Teach me obedience. May Your Holy Spirit teach me how to walk in Your footprints.
Looking for Our Blessed Hope
“ For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in…
God’s Image Bearer
God made you in His own image. His light in you is loaded with the richness, magnificence, and knowledge of Himself.