2020-03-25
The Gift of Grace
As a child, I loved to receive gifts. In such a simple time of life, a gift meant I was loved. I didn't worry about the significance or hidden message in a gift.
Read more..As a child, I loved to receive gifts. In such a simple time of life, a gift meant I was loved. I didn't worry about the significance or hidden message in a gift.
Read more..You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
Read more..God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?
Read more..“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves” Philippians 2:3
Read more..How do I ever know I’ve done enough? When will I have earned the right to waltz through those Heavenly Gates?
Read more..God promises – “I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Read more..Jesus understands you. He’s faced hunger, sorrow, and death and wants to face them with you. Scripture says Jesus “understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin” (Hebrews 4:15).
Read more..Temptations start small. Yielding to them may seem inconsequential, but once we give in, that sin gains strength in our life and our ability to resist grows weaker. It may seem as if there’s no way out of this downward spiral, but God has given us a way of escape if we choose to seek out His help (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Read more..Learning to put on the armour of God can change the way you begin your
Read more..Lord. Please help me keep my eyes on you and my ears tuned to your “Be still.” Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.”
Read more..These words are found in the book of Psalms: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand” (Psalm 37:23–24).
Read more..Jesus, patiently, with His unfailing love, tells us, “I have come for people to have life and have it until it overflows” (John 10:10). Sometimes when we choose not to believe Him, ...
Read more..Ever notice how difficult it is to give yourself a pat on the back? It takes someone else to do it for us. When we do it ourselves it becomes a self proclamation and is boasting
Read more..But Jesus, who also was once alone—UNDERSTANDS our loneliness. I imagine Him listening. I picture His eyes misting and a pierced hand brushing away a tear. He understands!
Read more..John Piper says, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." Will you find your well of satisfaction, your fountain of life, in Him?
Read more..We must prepare for the hard times to come and be willing to let God take back what he generously lent to us. Our only way of putting God first is through prayer, and God will grant us the ability to love him more than anything else in this life, making the tough times bearable.
Read more..“I am suffering ... Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day” 2 Timothy 1:12
Read more..Restlessness is not always a bad thing. The sense that there is something better somewhere, that the grass is greener elsewhere, is part of the eternal call of God on our hearts.
Read more..What’s your heart’s desire for the year 2020? As I drive my granddaughters to school in the mornings, we pray over our day and for other concerns or needs we have using memorized scripture passages. In this way, I am attempting to teach my granddaughters to pray biblical prayers.
Read more..Do you claim God's promises so that you can live a supernatural life? "Jesus Christ, the Son of God--isn't one to say 'yes' when he means 'no'. He always does exactly what He says. He carries out and fulfills all of God's promises," 2 Corinthians 1:19
Read more..A lot of information seems true but is actually false. We must be able to distinguish between the two. It would be unwise to accept everything we hear on the internet, radio, or television.
Read more..“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Thought: While many of us are richly blessed spiritually and physically, many of God's people face hardship and difficulty.
Read more..We all have our struggles of discouragement, loneliness and fear. What will we focus on? On the difficulties or on the LORD with us. Because of God’s faithful and good character it’s safe to take the risk of daring faith.
Read more..God never walks away from us, even in our worst state. Father, thank you for seeing me even in my broken state. Thank you for rescuing me because you delighted in me.
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