Replenish, Without the Guilt
Jeremiah 31:25 "For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes." Carve out a time today when you can find replenishment. Don't allow the guilty thoughts about the “Have To’s” overshadow the…
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Growing Pains
Know that in the midst of heartache and pain, God is molding and growing you. Be confident in the promise from God that He is perfecting you as you allow Him to do the…
God Uses Sorrow for Good
Frank often referred to himself proudly as a self-made man. He bragged that in his youth he had been so poor he didn't have two nickels to rub together. Now his real estate holdings…
The Walk of Faith
When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…
Grace, Peace and Mercy
Our faith leads us to discover a love we don’t deserve. And yet God gives this love to us. This grace comes in the form of God himself taking on human form. This grace…
He Makes Everything New
Heavenly Father, help me to expect new things this year, and daily renew my spirit by reading the Bible and praying. Thank you for giving me a new heart and helping me to gain…
A New Heart
LORD, create in us a new heart: to be a Kingdom people and gain a sense of Kingdom purpose for us today. Let us not become indifferent like stone, or get tired in the…
Time and Attention
I once saw a sign that read: "Your God is what you pay attention to." You see, I believe you can pay attention to God while you are doing everything else.
Learning to be Content
Contentment in all situations is the goal. Learning how to be content is the challenge, and that only happens when we realize that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” (Philippians…
Love in Action
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
Be an Example
What do others see in us? Do we show them how to answer grumpy people with kind words? How to bear loss and suffering with patience? How to be content when turmoil swirls all…
Walk Through the Fire
Through God’s unfailing love, endless mercy and compassion we can be victorious even when the smoke billows higher and higher.
Pillars of an Unshakable Life
There is a God you can turn to and believe in. Trust God to be true to His word. Know that God is:God is the eternal God. Everything there is in the heavens and…
God’s Doing What’s Best for Us
He doesn’t delight in our sufferings, but He delights in our development".
Put On a Heart of Compassion
A heart of compassion is achieved not through self-effort but through a God-focused life. As we draw near to Him through His Word and His Son, He transforms our focus, thoughts, and feelings.
They Matter
Two simple words "they matter” and how much difference these words would make to so many people in a world where often there is little hope?
The Condition of Our Hearts
God wants us to make a conscious effort to control our words. But it will require us to dig deeper to find the root cause.
A Circle Effect
Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day.…
Life in the Furnace
What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
Responding to Difficulty
The Lord controls and sets limits on our burdens so they don’t overwhelm us.
Joy of Your Salvation
In the face of sin and separation from God, grace is a refreshing stream that restores salvation. But the joy of salvation is found only when we realize and accept the forgiveness, grace, and…
Willing to Wait for God’s Way
Many Christians struggle with waiting. So why might the Lord have us delay? One reason is to protect us.
All the Days of My Life
Today: Read Psalm 23 afresh. What is the Lord saying to you in the midst of your life? Trust him to lead you from this day forward — all the days of your life!
Inner Strengthening
Knowing that God's unlimited resources make possible the mighty inner strengthening in my life, I shall focus my attention upon Him through reading His inspired Word and obeying His commands.