I Love Encouragement
Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a…
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Build Wisely
A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
The Secret to a Joyful Life
How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?
Faithfulness
We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Get Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Trust in the Wait
Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
Passion for God over Fear
Our passion for God is the greatest tool we have when it comes to living a life free from fear.
A River Runs Through Me
Only when we are connected to God, the ultimate source, is our deep thirst satisfied and rich fruitfulness the result.
Does God See the Pain I’m Facing?
Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in…
Is It Worth It?
With God’s love, we don't ask, "Is it worth it?" but rather proclaim, "He is worth it!"
East from West, God Wants You
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
Mine, Mine
Thought: Is there something you are clinging to, claiming it is rightfully yours? Will you give it to God
God Uses Failure
God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
He Desires to Save Us
Sometimes God really surprises us with the people he decides to save. Saul of Tarsus comes to mind.
Break Down the Wall
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…
Embrace Your Weakness
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…
Wisdom of God
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…
The Joy of the Lord is My Christmas
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
Christmas Abundance
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.
Refined by Fire
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?