What My Dad did Right
During my teen years, I tended to focus on what I thought my dad did wrong. Now adays I find myself reflecting more and more on what my dad did right,
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Leaving a Legacy for Christ
Have you thought about the legacy you want to leave and the impact you want to make on the lives of others?
A Love Too Heavy
Hatred will sour your outlook and break your back. The load of bitterness is simply too heavy. Your knees will buckle under the strain, and your heart will break beneath the weight.
Living Calm in a Chaotic World
It can be challenging to live in a calm way when all around us things often feel unsettled. God knows every detail of our lives.
Take it to the Lord in Prayer
'The problem with you two is that you never ask for my help"! said my seven year old son.
Blessed Are Those Who Love the Irritating
Love those who irritate you; it's loving God. Overlook offenses, guard your words, and let patience prevail. Following Christ's example leads to peace.
Faith and Hope
By faith I believed and salvation was my gift. By faith and hope I know what I believe. I believe in God, His love, His grace,His Son, His plan for my life.
Call out to God
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3
Can We Talk?
Be of good courage today knowing that God is not surprised by anything that you are facing right now. In fact, He is with You to strengthen, settle, and establish you in the direction…
Whatever You Do
Matthew 25:40 I believe these verses are talking about helping people in need — or refusing to help them.
Let God Interpret the Facts
Have you ever done the very thing God told you to do and then ended up in what seemed like a worse situation?
God Accomplishes What Concerns You
God assumes responsibility for accomplishing what concerns you in times of trouble. Your job is to believe that the Lord will fulfill His purpose,
Pruned for Purpose
Dear Father, you promise in your word to prune branches that don’t bear fruit. I ask you to humbly search me and see if there are barren branches. I give you permission to do…
Unfolding Your Words
Sometimes the right path is not so difficult to find, we just need to know where to begin our search
God’s Promise
“Ma’am your son has been arrested for shoplifting.” My whole world came to a standstill. The pain was excruciating, the shame unbearable, the isolation overwhelming.
Fix Your Eyes on the Future
In the future, the soul will be made perfect, and fit to partake in the inheritance promised to God’s saints.
Just Being Nice
Our Father in heaven wants us to be images of his Son — because there is no limit to the kindness Jesus has shown each of us. How then can we put an arbitrary…
Our Safety Net
LATELY, I’VE BEEN THINKING MORE ABOUT THE SECURITY OF MY FAMILY. During uncertain times, my need for extra security rises.
Am I Significant?
“Mommy, is I big?” asks my almost three-year-old son Jack. “Am I someone special, someone significant?”
Seeking the Source of Sound Wisdom
Do you ever reflect on the wrong decisions you’ve made? I do. In retrospect, I re-evaluate....
Waiting on the Moth
“Be still, and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10 Do not lose hope. Find hope in reflecting on what the moth begins as and then to the wonderful transformation that entails.
Yes, Lord, Yes!
I suspect that God is just as frustrated with me when I say “yes” to Him and then don't do what He wants me to do.
Unnecessary Fighting
I cannot count the number of times I have worn myself out getting ready for a battle I knew was coming. I planned what I would say and how I would respond to the…