The Prison of Want
The prison of want. You've seen her prisoners. They are "in want." Paul says that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV). When we surrender to God the cumbersome sack of…
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God is Mysterious
There’s much about God we don’t understand. Why didn’t He stop the earthquake or the tsunami? Why doesn’t He protect innocent children? Why do the wicked prosper? C.S. Lewis writes: "You can’t analyze God.…
Don’t Make it Too Personal
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone…
Praise God for Answered Prayer
Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels do not pray, but they never cease to praise both day and night. To be silent over God's mercies is to incur the guilt…
A Bit like Pharaoh?
Are we all not a bit like Pharaoh? Father, I pray that I would not be like Pharaoh with his hard heart, but instead give me a soft heart that is quick to turn…
Choose the Presence of God
God repeatedly pledges his presence to his people! To Abram, God said, “Do not be afraid.
The Cost of Discipleship
“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of
First Commandment
Have you read the Ten Commandments recently? Jesus said the first one is the greatest.
God Is Able
What will happen if your job disappears? Or your health diminishes? Or the economy takes
Overcomers Blessing
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that
Peace Be Still
“Then He (Jesus) arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be
A New Chapter for Your Life
The anxious heart says, “There’s trouble out there!” So you don’t sleep well. You don’t laugh often. Misfortune lurks... it’s just a matter of time.
God’s Word Gives Joy and Light
“God’s laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and
Enjoying God’s Word
Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Word. Thank You Holy Spirit for giving me understanding of the things of God through the Word. Give me wisdom and understanding to know and desire the things…
I’m Here, God
“The Lord takes pleasure in his people…“ Psalm 149:4 It seems silly to announce my
Grateful for Grace
God knew that we would someday need his grace. That is why he gave it to us before we needed it. Max Lucado gives a splendid example of this....
What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You?
“What do you want me to do for you?” Matthew 20: 32 Jesus was on