When Satan Hinders You
Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience that Satan hinders us.
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Not Even a Little Bit
Questions: What is the lie that Satan tells you? What are the lies that you have believed in the past? Which verses combat those lies?
God is our Protection
Some years ago, when I was especially run down in body and spirit, I sensed an encroaching darkness descend upon me. On this particular day, I had gone to bed early ...
Costly Forgiveness
Our forgiveness toward others should have no limitations. God’s unconditional pardon of our sins destroys any excuse we might devise for holding onto bitterness.
When We Miss the Target
God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
When You Feel Like a Failure
“I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come . . . shall be able to separate us from the love of…
Finding Stillness
Lord, When my heart and mind are overwhelmed, help me to be still and to remember that you alone created this world; nothing in it is beyond your control!
A Thankful Man Is a Humble Man
If you think you know God but do not live your life in gratitude before Him, it is doubtful that you really knew Him in the first place. A thankful heart honors God. Too…
Let Gentleness Go Before You
Father, help us to be mindful today of our attitudes. Help us to pay close attention to the ones we hurt because we are not paying attention to the little things.
The Road Ahead
Roads. Some are short with a definite destination. Others are long and winding, with a scenic view. Like me, you might find yourself on a road you didn’t know you were on, but when…
Safe Place to Grow
God does not tally our blunders in his logbook or entangle us in shame. He encourages us, offers a new beginning, and promises to remember our sins no more, always taking an interest in…
No Holding Back
When we know the love God has for us, we can become connected to Him in such a way that we don’t feel ashamed for Him to know us for who we truly are.…
Identity Crisis
Throughout our Christian lives, we will encounter times when we believe our identities to be in crisis but that never moves the Lord from his place of majestic reign.
Second Chance
Hatred in your heart will only bring death. Be slow to anger and judgment, or judgment shall come upon you.
Use Freedom to Flourish or to Fall
God, help me make the right decisions and use my freedom to serve others in your strength and to enjoy life without indulging in what is wrong.
He Leads and Guides Me
Sheep aren’t as dumb as most people think. They have figured out that all they need to do is to trust and follow the shepherd. It is sad that most of us seemingly intelligent…
Under the Influence
As Christ followers living in a fallen, confused world, we cannot allow the world’s standards to influence how we live life.
When Everything Else Fails
At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
Inseparable
Perhaps there is something you’re afraid to bring to God. A deep wound, a nagging question, or doubt. Nothing will cause the Lord to push you away
He Calls You by Name
Imagine, He calls each one of us by name! Like a mother calls her precious child. Like a lover whispers the name of his beloved.
He Gives Us a New Song to Sing
Would you like to be an instrument of God to cause others to sing praises to Him? Then tell them the glorious things He has done for you and for them, and encourage them…
You Are His
You are who God says you are: “spiritually alive.” Heavenly positioned, “seated with him in the heavenly realms.” “One with Jesus Christ.”