Not Give Me, but Make Me
God is more interested in our character than in our comfort. To conform us to Christ-like-ness takes time. It also takes adversity. The answers to “give me” are temporal, whereas the answers to “make…
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It’s Not about You
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone…
One-On-One with God
In the Bible there are many instances of godly parents who had ungodly children. Though my heart will always be pained at the choices my father and my son made, I can’t let their…
Gathered Together
Most of us have probably spent that last couple of months during this pandemic sitting in front of our computers, tablets, or phones streaming a live sermon instead of attending church in person. Some…
Be a Lighthouse
Then it hit her. She realized it wasn’t up to her to be the light. Jesus is the Light. Friend, be a Lighthouse! Let God’s love shine through you every day!
The Gift We All Need
Sometimes even God’s greatest gifts go unused because in order to fully benefit from them, we need to admit we need help. We can all humbly use the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit…
Find God in Your Crisis
How would you describe your crisis? Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength?
Learning to Give Control to God
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4A It’s comforting to know God sees the larger picture and the future is in His hands.
Outlandish Faith
When everyone else was trembling in fear, Caleb and Joshua were ready to march ahead. Who does that? Why would they believe when everyone else did not?
How Knowledge Strengthens You
Every Christian understands that knowing God is the highest and best form of knowledge. This spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to us in our faith.
A Daily Battle
This is war! We face a daily battle and it is not just with sin and temptation. We have a real foe whose desire for us is our destruction.
Intimate Christ
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us.” Ephesians 5:2 Long to be more loving? Begin by accepting your place as a dearly loved child. “You are God’s children whom He loves,…
Strength to the Weary
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29
For the Benefit of the Body
Never underestimate your talent and how God can use it. He gave it to you uniquely — for a reason.
I Got Drunk
It is interesting that God’s Word contrasts “drunk with wine” and “filled with God’s Spirit.” The issue is control.
Why Does God Allow Storms in Our Life?
No one likes turbulent times, but until we reach heaven, they will be a part of our life. No matter what the apparent source is, God ultimately directs every situation, because His sovereignty rules…
Pent Up Anger
Pent up anger is an explosion waiting to happen. Sooner or later, the pent up frustration will explode, either in our own life or into the life of someone else.
Let God Change the Way You Think
Romans 12:2 says, “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” You are God’s child, His creation. You’ll get through this — you’re a part of His family.
Ambient Stress
The words caught my attention. Ambient Stress. Stress that swirls around with no place to go for conclusion. Uncertainty with no certainty in sight.
The Flip Side of Worry
The next time you feel worry creeping into your mind, chase it away by: 1) Remembering God’s promises. 2) Turning our worries into meditation on His word and prayer.
Stop and Pray
When I hear troubling news, I cannot believe how quickly my heart fills with fear,
Prayer as Service
What went through your mind when you first realized the pandemic was a legitimate concern? Was it fear? Anxiety? Courage? Strength? Perhaps you even wanted to help out.