August 22, 2019
Blessing of the Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the spirit is not an emotional response. It is God in you. Be blessed to keep in step with His Spirit and draw on who He is.
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August 20, 2019
Struggles
Struggles: Yes we all go through them. Sometimes we know why and probably most often we don't. James tells us to...
Read more..August 18, 2019
Feelings of Inferiority
The misery of inferiority is never what God intends for His children. Its seed usually takes root in the impressionable hearts of the young and thrives in an atmosphere of comparison.
Read more..August 18, 2019
Jewels from Junk
Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We compare ourselves to those who possess more, who have attained more, who appear more beautiful or handsome. We s
Read more..August 17, 2019
Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.
Read more..August 16, 2019
How Can I Remain Silent
Making a difference in the world often involves sacrifice. Are you willing to take that risk in the Spirit's strength?
Read more..August 15, 2019
How Temptations Lose Their Power
Temptations will lose their power when we keep ourselves in the love of Christ (Jude 21).
Read more..August 15, 2019
Hiding among the Trees
Question: What sort of sins do we often try to hide from God? "If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong." (1 John 1:9)
Read more..August 14, 2019
Walking in the Image of the Prince of Peace
As you guard your heart, God sends His peace to guard your heart and your mind as well. What a partnership!
Read more..August 11, 2019
Barely Thriving
Thank you Lord for not abandoning us, but mercifully nurturing us as we learn to grow in Your spirit. Amen.
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