February 2, 2019
Maker of Heaven and Earth
In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.
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February 1, 2019
Help, I’m Drowning
Are you drowning in a situation in which you need the clear words of a good friend? I am convinced I still need people in my life who will, with clarity and calmness, speak words that will save my life. Friends, mentors, or sometimes strangers, who will tell me the truth.
Read more..January 31, 2019
Build Wisely
A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
Read more..January 31, 2019
Walking as He Walked
If we had His walk how would we be living? If we had His generosity how would we be giving? If we had His ears how would we be listening? If we had His heart how would be caring?
Read more..January 25, 2019
Peace Amidst Accusations
My knees felt weak, my head spun. I was filled with so many toxic emotions at once. My colleague had grossly lied about me and my work, and it was too much to bear.
Read more..January 24, 2019
God’s Grace
All the Grace I need He freely gives. I am flawed. Every day I miss the mark. I lose patience and say things the wrong way which means I shouldn’t have said them at all. I forget to pray for someone I assured I would remember their prayer request.
Read more..January 18, 2019
Jesus: Our Intimate Friend
We cannot earn Jesus Christ’s love and friendship. He takes the initiative, reaches out, and draws into fellowship those who are willing. None of us are worthy, but we are privileged to live in His love anyway. In the Lord, we find a friend who sticks closer than a brother
Read more..January 12, 2019
Peeking into God’s Mind
Not only can we think about God, but he thinks about us! David seems almost overwhelmed by the concept of God’s unwavering attention being focused on his children. He describes God’s thoughts as not merely cerebral; they are precious.
Read more..January 6, 2019
New Isn’t Always Comfortable
It is right and good to ask for God’s new things, but are we ready for the sacrifices that may accompany the blessing? Does commitment accompany the request?
Read more..December 18, 2018
A Time of Praise and Worship
Worship was such an important part of that first Christmas. Do we take the time to worship the Lord during this Christmas season?
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