God does not describe us by our failures…or our successes—and that’s freeing because God’s love is not dependent on what we do, or fail to do. We are loved by God, not because we are perfect, but because we are His.
Read more..When my circumstances are overwhelming. When the world is in turmoil. When someone I love hurts me. I pray — a lot.
Read more..What do you say we have a chat about grave-clothes? Sound like fun? Sound like a cheery topic?
Read more..God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He made the boldest claim in the history of man
Read more..Isn’t this a bit like being a ‘closet’ Christian? By this I mean that one becomes a Christian, studies about being a Christian, learn all about what it is to be a Christian, even acting like a Christian
Read more..No one else did what Jesus did. Therefore no one else is worthy of our worship. Only Jesus, together with God the Father — the Savior and Creator of the world — is worthy to receive power, wealth, strength, wisdom, glory, honor, thanks, and praise.
Read more..Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
Read more..Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?
Read more..When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
Read more..God can turn things around for the good. We only need to look forward to his blessings and use them to help others instead of looking back on our past.
Read more..How often we put God on a human level. He has all knowledge and can never forget! He is the Almighty God. He is not deaf and his memory is perfect.
Read more..What troubles are you facing today? What are you worrying about? A quick read through of Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus speaks against worry, will act as a powerful faith booster and a stress-buster! A quote I read says, “Do not let the worries of tomorrow, affect your relationship with God today”.
Read more..He looked right at me. "Oh, Bill, I am so sorry." And he walked over, put his arms around me, and said, "Son, this is going to be okay."
Read more..There is so much more to know and experience of GOD than what we are currently aware of.
Read more..God knows that these 5 steps will take us a long way in experiencing His wonderful grace. Name your uncertainty and pray the following prayer.
Read more..You were on His heart. When He left His home in heaven, He saw you; when He became a man on earth, He was seeking you; when He stretched out His hands upon the cross,
Read more..Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Since God has graciously granted us endurance, we do have the ability to complete our race on earth.
Read more..Would you consider yourself self-sufficient? Most people would say yes, because from childhood through adulthood, culture teaches us to be self-sustaining individuals.
Read more..“I know the kind of life you’re living and the friends you’re running with don’t know the Bible - it could be, you’re the only Bible they’ll read. You’re the only Jesus they’ll see.”
Read more..Jesus shared truth but graciously. Jesus offered grace but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.
Read more..I lose sight of that sometimes. In the midst of an ordinary day I forget that I have this incredible hope. When I feel weak, forgotten, worn out or left behind it’s often because I’ve taken my eyes off of the hope that Jesus bought for me on the cross.
Read more..You are not alone in these trying times or through these difficult circumstances. . In Jesus you have a Warrior who has won the battle,
Read more..The LORD has prompted me in the past not to be double-minded. At the time I was a bit hurt and said "Surely not I?"
Read more..There are times in life when God seems far away and we wonder why he is not speaking to us. Why can’t we feel His warmth?
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