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In our lives as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well'"
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In our lives as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well'"
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25
What are non-believers missing out on? What do we have that they don't have?
Take an honest look at your life. Do you feel whole and complete, or is there the sense that something’s missing? If you’re aware of an emptiness, what are you using to try and…
When I say, "I love You Jesus," it is because at some point, long before I knew Him, before I could discern His voice or recognize His influence in my life, His love was…
Just as a small child imperfectly mimics a parent’s actions, disciples of Jesus copy Him. In these verses in Ephesians, lies a key way to imitate God: walk in love.
I just moved into the hood. Parenthood that is. I’ve never been this tired, nor have I ever felt this much love in my entire life. If you’ve got a little one (or many…
Thoughts on today's verse. Our lives are not lived alone. The Lord is with us personally.
Every time we choose faith in our intimidating circumstances, we are winning the battle. Day by day we can pick up the smooth stones and hurl them at the giants in front of us—toppling…
Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness, for the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, you can claim that fullness and power right now by faith.
God doesn’t just want a part of us ? He wants all of us! Half-hearted service will not meet our spiritual needs.
In order to hold on to God through any trial or temptation, commit to trust and follow Him all of your days. Lay claim to His promises: The unchanging Lord and Savior (Hebrews 13:8)…
Prayer: Righteous Father, please help me guard my heart and be wise enough not to place things into it that would rob it of its devotion to you.
The problem is not my mouth but my heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."
We can never determine all the why’s of God’s leading. But we know this . . . His own, silent answer to our why’s have a greater meaning than we could ever comprehend.
Praise is a form of sacrifice. Ninth, praise makes for a more joyful life. Tenth, praise enhances human relationships. Eleventh, praise is a supernatural expression of faith.
Do you feel the passionate heart connection that marks worship? Each day your Abba Father in Heaven awaits that type of connection with you.
Our frame of reference comes from a variety of circumstances and situations: upbringing, environment, health/wellness, family unit, economic status, culture, safety, tragedy, disasters and the list goes on.
Don’t make the same mistake as the Israelites. Go straight to the Lord when you have a need. He is the only One who can provide for you.
"He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." Psalm 62:6 Friend, it's a harsh world some, maybe you, might be facing. Lean on Jesus the…
You will never forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you. Only by letting him wash your feet can you have strength to wash those of another.
"When I first became a believer, there was nobody to disciple me so I...” was the same story I had heard time and again, unfortunately. New followers of Christ who have never attended church…
How Do We Wait? Waiting is not necessarily resignation from all activity; it is submission to God's better idea.