One Boot at a Time
What’s your mountain? I suddenly realized I’d been fixating on my mountain instead of fixing my eyes on my God. I assumed I would climb this mountain in one gigantic impossible leap, instead of…
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A New Prescription
I take medicine daily, too. I might skip a day without any horrid ramifications, but if I skip two or three days, my health may be endangered. The same with my spiritual life.
Cease Striving and Know
Be quiet. Wait upon the Lord and compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit;
Justice and Mercy
Is there anybody you'd rather not see in heaven? What if God chooses to extend mercy to that person? Would you go away and pout like Jonah?
Nothing is Too Broken
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. “ Psalm 34:18
Let’s Major in God
David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.
Approaching Storm
Lord, let me always be in awe of your power and wisdom that I do not foolishly attempt to take on the storms in my life by myself.
Learning through Adversity
As believers, we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His good purposes.
Your Attitude
Friend, God cares about you, but he also cares how you respond to your circumstances. Do you leave your worries with God in prayer? Or do you constantly chew on the problems you face?
I Can’t Say it Enough
So often we take for granted the love of God. We often feel like there is no hope for us but I say to you today that regardless to where you have been, regardless…
Walk in the Light
There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?
Be Anxious For Nothing
Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with…
The Power of Choice
Precious Lord, I confess that it is much easier to make excuses for myself than to intentionally grow in faith. Help me face myself honestly,
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"
In God Alone
Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can…
Speak the Truth
Read the Word of God daily. Let Scripture be your guide for your thoughts, your mold for your beliefs, and the boundary for your behavior. Store Bible passages in your memory. Then, when you…
Build Each Other Up
The New Testament has a word for such activity: encouragement. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Three Uncomfortable Words
It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.
Beyond Your Limits
Father God, I invite you to show me any area of my life where I’m not fully trusting in your presence and power. Thank you that you can do immeasurably more than I can…
He Provides Companionship
Father, You know all the lonely hearts that are reading this devotional. Reveal Your love for them by showing them that someone cares for them. Thank You! Amen.
The Dwelling Place of God
We need help from the inside out. The kind of help Jesus promised.
Chains of Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself needing to be perfect in everything, never allowing people or for that matter, God to see your flaws?
Granddaddy – Sharing Jesus
My granddaddy was a bi-vocational pastor. He pastored small churches around Stanley and Union County while also running a little shop behind his house. He would fix tires, golf carts, and tractors.