April 27, 2020
God Surrounds Us
Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.
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April 26, 2020
In the Face of Adversity
Paul’s strength did not come from self-confidence but from confidence in God’s power. He stood in Jesus’ righteousness.
Read more..April 25, 2020
Prayers Matter to God
God delights in hearing your prayers! We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God. You aren’t just anybody, you are his child.
Read more..April 25, 2020
God Listens to Us
“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12
Read more..April 22, 2020
Building Others Up
The goal in Christian communication is not just clarity. Neither is the goal just to be understood. The goal is not even just to be truthful. The goal is to be appropriate, encouraging, and uplifting to others based on the needs of that other person.
Read more..April 21, 2020
The Doormat
Jesus offers more than a temporary cleansing of our body. His promises to clean us on the inside.
Read more..April 21, 2020
Satisfaction for the Thirsty Soul
Think about a time you experienced unbearable thirst. You probably would have traded anything for a drink. When you finally got your wish, there was nothing that could have tasted better than that cold, refreshing glass of water.
Read more..April 20, 2020
Fear’s Antidote
From a very young age, I’ve always battled fear and anxiety. No doubt there are many reasons for this, but perhaps foremost is because my parents divorced when I was young.
Read more..April 18, 2020
Barely Thriving
Thank you Lord for not abandoning us, but mercifully nurturing us as we learn to grow in Your spirit. Amen.
Read more..April 17, 2020
Imperfect Perfection
Perfect Jesus, I know I'm not perfect but that I will be when I'm with you in heaven. Thank you for this promise to hold on to.
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