January 12, 2020
Taking Our Thoughts Captive
When we begin the practice of thinking about our thoughts and where they go, we can change our lives.
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January 12, 2020
Living Wisely
Are you living as God desires—turning from sin and progressing in holiness. Does His Word fill your mind and shape your thoughts, behavior, and attitudes? Are you yielding to the Holy Spirit so He can produce His fruit in you?
Read more..January 11, 2020
Underneath: Everlasting Arms
Susan was broken-hearted. She had just lost her first child at birth. The trauma of that experience had affected her relationship with her husband and with everyone else around her. She had become cynical and moody. She blamed God
Read more..January 10, 2020
Always With Us
Abandonment is a common issue in this world. Maybe you have experienced it yourself. But God says he will stick with you no matter how hard it gets.
Read more..January 10, 2020
Trials
I don't know about you, but it is hard for me to appreciate our need to go through trials. In fact, trials in life are just plain hard to tolerate!
Read more..January 9, 2020
God Values Endurance
God’s grace and comfort carry us through every situation. The Lord doesn’t want us to simply grit our teeth and bear hardship; He desires that we trust Him and bring glory to His name through our dependence.
Read more..January 9, 2020
Rely Only on God
None of us like to be “needy”. My need for God has led to my experiencing him on a new level.
Read more..January 8, 2020
Slow Down: Work in Progress
Often we are impatient with the speed with which God works. Christ followers are taught that spiritual growth is a lifetime affair.
Read more..January 6, 2020
Reflections
I sit and I watch in awe, in wonder at the works of Your hands. It’s so majestic, yet so refreshing all in the same breath. Your power so quaint yet well-defined with each wave. You have taken me captive. I can’t seem to pull away.
Read more..January 5, 2020
Do Not Lose Heart
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that you promised to be with me in times of trouble. Holy Spirit, help me to fix my eyes on Jesus. Help me to discern life’s adversity with an eternal perspective. Strengthen my resolve to daily immerse myself in your presence and word that I may be able to overcome any circumstance along life’s way. Amen.
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