Growing Through Our Adversity
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By Definition
In the midst of healing from a profound heartbreak, the clarity and depth of God’s love burned through me as ferociously as the moment I first received Christ into my life. The intensity of…
What’s On Your Mind?
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
Where is God’s Place?
I am going to ask a serious question. We have all faced it including myself,
Who Do You Say I Am?
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You
A Little Frayed
The frenzied pace we sometimes choose to keep can take a toll on our homes and impact our relationships. When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it…
Seed Planter
How much faith do you need to plant a seed and to make it grow? Planting feels like a lot of work without seeing much results on the spot.
David’s Tears
When I was young, most boys were told that a man doesn't cry. It showed emotional weakness and loss of control. A boy that cried was told he was acting like a girl! But…
Putting Out Fires
Wickedness is like fire, it does not stay in one place, but burns out of control.
Talk the Walk
Is it possible to tame our tongue?Only with God’s help. Practically, think before speaking. Choose and use words wisely – intentionally avoiding gossip, soul-searing slander
Pay Back Time
The Holy Spirit is the guide who nudges our heart when we are prone to get off God’s track. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.
Leaning on God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Soulful Rest
Jesus saw the burdens that were put on the people and knew how weary they felt. He called the people to come to him instead.
A Prayer for the Nearness of God
Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the…
Suffering Alone
At some point, we all experience heartache. But one thing is certain: Jesus will be standing by our side to strengthen and deliver us in our time of need.
7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times
7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times. Comments and verses to focus on during hard times.
Pursuing God
It is easy to postpone quiet times with God. God makes a promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8
Deliver Us from Evil
I grew up saying the Lord's Prayer. I've said it so often that I to tend to rattle through the words. Many of us do, I suppose. In fact, I read that if I…
Help for Prevailing Problems
Does one prevailing problem leech your life? Some are prone to cheat. Others quick to doubt. Maybe you worry. Yes, everyone worries some, but you own the national distributorship of anxiety.
Temptations: Doors Closing
We were driving through a small town in southwestern British Columbia when I noticed the sign on a clothing store. The store was called TEMPTATIONS. Interesting name, I thought. Then I smiled when I…
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Years ago I said to my brother, “I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a compliment or an…