Fishy Reactions
Following God's agenda instead of our own is not always easy but when Simon Peter did it, he had enough fish to feed his family for 3 years. Think about it.
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Daily Deeds of Kindness
Precious Savior, we pass people every day who need a demonstration of your love. May we search for ways to show extravagant gestures of gracious love, and outlandish acts of kindness.
The Power of God’s Grace
Grace is one of God's most amazing gifts. It provides us with everything we need to live in perfect freedom: pardon for our sins, healing for our hearts, the companionship of God's indwelling Holy…
When the Spirit Prompts, Forgive
Ever wonder how we are nudged by God’s Spirit? I have wondered if the Holy Spirit resides in my thoughts, feelings, or body. I consider this a mystery, however it works.
When We Are Fearful
“Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand”.
Worthy of Praise
Thought. What we know about God is confined to our small brains, our limited experiences, our willingness to read about the great deeds of God in Scripture, and our hearing of his incredible work…
Abundant Life for the Asking
If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also. Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith.
Who Do People See
When I read that God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love,” I can ask myself if those same characteristics are becoming more a reality in my life. Am I looking…
Pain Filled Morning
Friend, maybe you, like Gracie, need to be lovingly reminded of God’s purpose for your life. If you’ve turned your heart over to Jesus, God promises that you are purposed, planned, loved and guided…
Finishing Strong
Father God, I am so grateful that I can stand before you as righteous because of what Jesus did for me. Thank you for keeping me strong till the very end of my life.…
Comebacks after Setbacks
Whether you have recently become a believer or have followed Christ for many years, you’ve undoubtedly discovered that the Christian life is a series of highs and lows.
The Danger of Strength
Success and strength can become dangerous when uncoupled from reliance upon our Creator God, when we assume autonomy instead of recognition that all we are and all we accomplish are from the hand of…
Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay
Be encouraged that even if you are facing hard times, God has a plan for your life. He can and will use your weakness and fragility for His glory. Whether your clay jar is…
Pressing Undo
Whenever we make mistakes, we should always be looking for how to right our wrongs as best we can. Sometimes it is embarrassing. Sometimes it is expensive, but it is always the right thing…
Where is the Flashlight?
Let God be your flashlight of peace. Trust in his good and perfect plan, even in darkness where the reality of that plan seems fleeting.
Be Spirit-Led
Father so often we take for granted the tools you have given us to help us live a holy life that is pleasing to you. I pray that we will begin to examine our…
Comforted in Trials
Trials and temptations come to all of us, often arriving without warning. Some can be extremely difficult and different than anything we could have imagined.
In All These Things
"In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:37 Prayer: Give me eyes to see, O God, and a heart to believe that Jesus' victory over death is…
Encourage One Another
Dee didn’t pick me because I was good. He called my name for one reason only. He was my big brother. And on that day he decided to be a good big brother.
Taking Our Thoughts Captive
When we begin the practice of thinking about our thoughts and where they go, we can change our lives.
Underneath: Everlasting Arms
Susan was broken-hearted. She had just lost her first child at birth. The trauma of that experience had affected her relationship with her husband and with everyone else around her. She had become cynical…
Rely Only on God
None of us like to be “needy”. My need for God has led to my experiencing him on a new level.