The Blame Game’s Source
Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?
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Alarms in Your Life
A fit of anger. Uncontrolled debt. A guilty conscience. Icy relationships. Alarms in your life. When they go off, how do you respond?
Fighting Our Rescue Swimmer
Many people will never grab hold of God's outstretched hand. No matter how deep the waters become around them, they will refuse to be saved. They may refuse this because of fear, pride, or…
Keep a Soft Heart
Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.
An Open Line to God
"God's power to live a holy life and be a fruitful witness is released by faith, based on His faithfulness and the authority of God's Word."
Confident In God’s Promises
What giants are you facing today? Meditate on the greatness or "bigness" of God. How do your problems compare?
Having Faith
Pray that God will give you peace in place of worry, filling you with faith instead.
Meet All Your Needs
Dear Father, please forgive me for trying to find my security and hope in things other than you. I know that there is no other source of hope, freedom, and security than you.
Receiving God’s Love
One of the most poignant scenes of scripture is when Jesus kneels to wash the feet of his disciples. While it may be tempting to rush past this event, to hear the words of…
Love Notes and Never Forgetting
I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.
Stand in Awe
As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.
The Reach of God’s Love
God reached down to rescue us. And He will never leave or forsake us but is always present to mold us into Christlikeness.
God Loves You
“God loves you” is a deeply profound statement that will change your life if you will let it. Dare to explore with me the depth of this love.
What About Me?
Being a Christian is a daily journey of living by God's Spirit as he sheds the old to reveal the new
A Blessing to Pass On
Often, we turn to the Psalms when our souls are hungry, thirsty, and needing comfort. They provide words to express what is going on inside of us.
God’s Chosen People
We all make choices every day. I choose to walk the Colossians 3 way. Colossians 3:12-15 As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Love in You Proves Jesus in You
Becoming portraits of Jesus – involves God-Love cleaning the clutter we’ve hidden in the cupboards and corners of our being.
Trusting the Lord
How much do you trust the Lord? Better yet, how much of yourself have you entrusted to the Lord?
A Day’s Portion Every Day
Daily, I must come to Jesus and his Word to find nourishment for the day. I cannot stockpile communion with God. A double serving on Sunday will not feed me through the week. Instead,…
The Lord Goes Before Us
It was the end of a long day. The team of 46 students and chaperones had arrived safely in Costa Rica for a week long mission trip.
The Hidden Place
“Consider your hidden life with God,” Oswald Chambers also said. That hidden life will bear up in the darkest seasons. T
The Power of Time
Every minute spent in prayer is valuable. If ten minutes is all the time you can give, see what you can do in that time. Most people can spare more time. If you will…