Tag: Hope

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2020-05-12

Christ Gives Me Strength

“I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

2020-05-11

Warms the Heart

Isn’t it a special treat to bring joy into the lives of others we love?Sometimes it is so simple,

2020-05-11

Love’s Shape

Agape love isn’t an emotion. It is an action. But it is not one we can successfully do on our own. And we need the Holy Spirit inside of us to make it work correctly the way a mechanic keeps all the parts of a car’s engine running.

2020-05-08

Jesus Our Perfect Representative

Lord, I am so thankful for a representative who understands my challenges. In the name of Jesus, my High Priest, forgive me of my sin and hear my requests. Amen.

2020-05-02

Knots in the Sail

The book of Acts shows that, when believers are filled with the Spirit, they’re anything but stationary. They speak God’s Word boldly. They endure persecution. They care for and do good to others. Being filled with the Spirit goes beyond brimming with joy, peace, self-control, and the like. He produces action.

2020-05-02

The Covid Road

You can walk the Covid road knowing the peace that is absolutely beyond understanding. It’s God’s sure promise.

2020-05-01

The Unchanging Lord

Question: How does God’s unchanging nature give you comfort in difficult times of instability?

2020-04-30

God’s Power on Display

God says to each of us, “I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.” Lord, show me how big you are. Help me see you for who you really are. Amen.

2020-04-28

More than a Helper

I have never seen the Spirit with my eyes, but he bears witness with my spirit that I am his.

2020-04-27

Don’t Leave Me

Do you feel a bit lost right now? It’s okay. If Jesus is with you, you are never alone. Call out to the Holy Spirit to comfort you and guide you. He’ll grasp your hand. You can count on it.

2020-04-27

God Surrounds Us

Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.

2020-04-26

In the Face of Adversity

Paul’s strength did not come from self-confidence but from confidence in God’s power. He stood in Jesus’ righteousness.

2020-04-25

Prayers Matter to God

God delights in hearing your prayers! We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God. You aren’t just anybody, you are his child.

2020-04-25

God Listens to Us

“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12

2020-04-22

Building Others Up

The goal in Christian communication is not just clarity. Neither is the goal just to be understood. The goal is not even just to be truthful. The goal is to be appropriate, encouraging, and uplifting to others based on the needs of that other person.

2020-04-21

The Doormat

Jesus offers more than a temporary cleansing of our body. His promises to clean us on the inside.

2020-04-21

Satisfaction for the Thirsty Soul

Think about a time you experienced unbearable thirst. You probably would have traded anything for a drink. When you finally got your wish, there was nothing that could have tasted better than that cold, refreshing glass of water.

2020-04-20

Fear’s Antidote

From a very young age, I’ve always battled fear and anxiety. No doubt there are many reasons for this, but perhaps foremost is because my parents divorced when I was young.

2020-04-18

Barely Thriving

Thank you Lord for not abandoning us, but mercifully nurturing us as we learn to grow in Your spirit. Amen.

2020-04-17

A Cry for Help

O God, please hear my cry for relief, as well as the relief of those I love, from agony, burdens, and suffering. Please answer in amazing and miraculous ways so that we may not only be relieved, but so that you may be glorified as well. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

2020-04-16

The Problem with Unresolved Guilt

What kind of person does unresolved guilt create?

2020-04-14

The Unchanging Creator is For us

Among all the changes in this season, find comfort in this steadfast promise from Christ. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27). Turn to Him today.

2020-04-14

Wisdom for Deep Waters

Father God, I ask you to give me wisdom through the Holy Spirit and help me to apply it to my daily life. Help me float in your grace and not drown in the deep waters washing over my life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

2020-04-08

Jesus the Nazarene

Have you experienced family situations such as are described above? What is your immediate reaction when friends or family do not appreciate your experiences? How might your reactions change if you remembered that Jesus, too, experienced such misunderstanding?

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