Likes and Followers
If properly used, social media can help grow the Kingdom of God. But if we are not on guard, social media can easily become an idol worshiped in a real sense, distracting us from…
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God Does the Heavy Lifting
I often think of faith as this great, huge thing but I’m learning that faith is more often the tiny steps that I take. It’s that moment when I stand up and say, “OK…
The Blessing of Inadequacy
Our insufficiency drives us to God. When we realize a situation is bigger than we can handle, we're quick to open the Bible and diligently pray for guidance and power.
God is Moved by Your Prayers
We can do much after we pray. But we should do nothing before we pray. Let’s start with prayer.
Be Content, Whatever the Circumstances
for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11
Very Little Things
“We need to trust God in the little things, and also in the VERY little things.” – George Mueller Imagine – if possible – existing before anything else did. Speaking galaxies into being. Knowing…
Live as Children of Light
This winter, in a far North community, I experienced 24-hour darkness for the first time. A deep respect grew in my heart for the people who live there year-round and simply take it in…
Overcoming Obstacles
The Lord has a beautiful plan for each believer’s life. But to thwart God’s purposes, Satan sprinkles obstacles in our path.
God Is Watching
God is not up in heaven watching me through a spy glass. He’s up close holding my hand!
You are Never Really Alone
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the promise of never leaving us and for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Fill me with your Spirit – my companion, comforter, and counsellor – my unwavering…
The Faithful Listener
When you feel desperate to have someone listen to your heart, remember there is a listener waiting for you.
Jesus Identifies With Our Needs
Whatever your needs may be, you can follow Christ’s example and experience the Father’s provision.
It’s In the Waiting..
Sometimes we just need to stop, breathe and listen to what God is saying. Life can be so busy at times that we miss the important instructions we need to go forward.
Praise as Warfare
Praise acknowledges the victory Christ already won. Jesus is far above all rule, authority, power and dominion, and every name in this age (Ephesians 1:20-21).
Free at Last
"Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Becoming a Christian means we have been liberated from law keeping.
Unreciprocated Love
It's crucial for us to love like God loves if we are to be witnesses to the lost. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you…
How to Rejoice While the World Falls Apart
What hardships and stressors burden you today? Take a few moments to bring them before God in prayer and make a conscious choice to rejoice—in God’s redemptive work in their midst
Temples of the Holy Spirit
We need to take a hard look at ourselves and answer truthfully: “Are we living a spirit-filled life every day?”
Our Strongholds
Does a stronghold have a strong hold on you? Do you feel nothing but despair? Do you think thoughts of defeat? A stronghold is a false premise that denies God’s promise.
God Our Refuge
God is not only our protector; he is also our helper. Even when our world seems to be crashing around us, he is there.
Kept by the Keeper
Only God can turn a life from...meaninglessness to purposefulness, barrenness to fruitfulness, heaviness to joyfulness, ugliness to loveliness, aimlessness to hopefulness, anxiousness to peacefulness.
The Source of Our Adversity
When we experience hardships, we usually wonder why God allows these painful situations to come our way. It just doesn't seem to fit with His role as our loving heavenly Father. We struggle to...