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Godly Power
When it is godly power, might does make right because godly power is accompanied by love and self-discipline.
Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
Make no mistake, the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces.
The Strength of God’s Armour
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of this. Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Not by our own might, but through God’s. God’s strength. God’s power. For us.
Dealing with Discouragement
Discouragement is a state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in God, ourselves, or others.
I Love the Lord
Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we want to express our love to…
God is Love
Think of it: the Creator of the universe loves us! It’s not love at a distance, but He’s actually involved in our lives. He’s walking with us.
When We Need Him Most
His strongest grace Is for your weakest moment; His sweetest fellowship Is for your loneliest journey;
Do You Know You Are Loved?
God has the heart of a loving Father toward us, His creation. Yet when our own experience of a father has been negative, hurtful, abusive or lacking in the love our child heart yearned…
Will God Be There?
Father, Thank you for the promise that you will never leave me nor forsake me. God is always there.
When the Spirit Prompts, Forgive
Do you feel nudged to forgive people who have hurt you? Or do you want to nurse your ego by not forgiving?
Freedom of Forgiveness
Freedom of Forgiveness: The church is full of sinners. Christ longs to show compassion toward us all. “So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Dissatisfied on the Inside
Yes, dear one, God DOES have a wonderful plan for your life! Completely trust Him.
Second Chances
Questions: Is there someone in your life who deserves a second chance? Is it time to find forgiveness for them, regardless of how they've hurt you in the past?
Fear or Love
If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
A Yoke of Freedom or Bondage
Is the tension between the freedom that Christ came to give you, and the weight of fulfilling the law has been struggle for you?
What a Difference a Leaf Makes
Encourage those who are struggling. Don’t know what to say?
As You Stand on the Bank
As you face impossible situations, Be comforted in this fact...Jesus Who lives and reigns on the throne Of your heart, is contending with Those who are contending with you.
A Breath of Fresh Air
Giving thanks - it feels like stepping from a hot stuffy room into a room with fresh air.
First, Not Finally
Far too often I hear variations of this statement: “I’ve tried everything I know to do, and nothing is working, so now I’ll give it to God.
Gentle and Humble
When did you express pride in your thoughts or actions? When did you treat others wrongly out of impatience or frustration? Hand over each situation honestly to Jesus in prayer and ask him to…
Looking Out for Others
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4