2025-01-15
He Desires to Save Us
Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
Read more..Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
Read more..That verse looks great to me. I want God to make my paths straight. I want God to show me the way to turn, what to pursue, or what to walk away from. So sitting doing my morning devotion this verse was nice to digest.
Read more..Solutions outside of Christ can only provide temporary relief to the deeper longings within me. Ask God to fill you with the Spirit each day.
Read more..Lord, thank you that your power is made perfect in my weakness. Thank you for the grace to persevere in my current reality. Help me to gladly accept all the grace that you want to give to me. May your power rest upon me for Jesus’ sake! Amen.
Read more..When I consider the six billion people in the world - each having wisdom about life in their world - I realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God - next to zero.
Read more..We sometimes say Christmas is a Holy Day, but personally I forget that too often amidst the tinsel, TV, toys and boys. I forget that genuine joy comes from celebrating Emmanuel
Read more..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?
Read more..I will never forget my first Christmas as a follower of Christ. I was thousands of miles from home, grieving my mother’s passing, battling my addictions, flat broke, and almost out of hope.
Read more..God is always at work in our lives. Even during seasons of adversity, He wants to accomplish something powerful and good. How should this knowledge affect our response?
Read more..It had been eight months since I had attended church. No problem, I thought, I pray, watch podcasts, and study God’s Word by myself. It’s all good, right?
Read more..“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Read more..Meanwhile Moments: Layers of activity, all known and allowed by God.
Read more..Jesus tells us to believe he’s going to prepare a place for us, and he will come back again to take us to be with him (John 14:1-4). When Jesus made this promise a long time ago, I think he knew we might have times of doubt.
Read more..“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Read more..Questions: What aspects of the Trinity, God’s triune nature, do you find most comforting? Most confusing?
Read more..When we clearly see Jesus, He performs the radical surgery necessary for us to see the world as He sees it.
Read more..Has God delivered you from trouble? Have you passed safely through rivers, supported by the divine presence? Have you walked through proverbial fires unharmed?
Read more..We’re constantly in complex negotiations with God: -- “God, what if you’re not on the other side of this leap?” -- “Are you sure you’re strong enough to catch me?”
Read more..Father, thank You for the hardships You lead us through. You use them to make us more compassionate, more loving and kind. More tender.
Read more..praying for countries, elections, politics, safety, gods reign
Read more..Recently friends of mine said goodbye to their baby girl....they have found that even though the foe was too strong, God was their support.
Read more..Lord, you know how much I want to protect my children from all harm and evil. You understand how my heart breaks when they make poor choices. Teach me how and when to intervene
Read more..Friend, God knows all about your trials. He will comfort you if you'll go to Him in prayer.
Read more..If your life is chaotic and your spirit is dry… if panic is becoming more often present in your heart and mind than peace… check what you are neglecting.
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