Tag: Hope

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2019-08-22

Blessing of the Fruit of the Spirit

The fruit of the spirit is not an emotional response. It is God in you. Be blessed to keep in step with His Spirit and draw on who He is.

2019-08-18

Feelings of Inferiority

The misery of inferiority is never what God intends for His children. Its seed usually takes root in the impressionable hearts of the young and thrives in an atmosphere of comparison.

2019-08-18

Jewels from Junk

Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We compare ourselves to those who possess more, who have attained more, who appear more beautiful or handsome. We s

2019-08-17

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks

Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.

2019-08-15

How Temptations Lose Their Power

Temptations will lose their power when we keep ourselves in the love of Christ (Jude 21).

2019-08-14

Walking in the Image of the Prince of Peace

As you guard your heart, God sends His peace to guard your heart and your mind as well. What a partnership!

2019-08-11

God Knows Our Needs

A change of heart toward ongoing suffering is a huge challenge. On our own, it’s impossible, but the Lord promises to strengthen us through Christ.

2019-08-09

Journey of Surrender

Lord, teach me to TRUST You, to EMBRACE all that you have for me, SURRENDER to Your perfect Way and FOLLOW where you lead. Amen.

2019-08-09

Every Reason to be Content

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11

2019-08-08

Abundant, Supernatural Life

My friend Randy had given up on the Christian life. He said, "I have tried, but failed so many times; nothing seems to work. God doesn't hear my prayers, and I am tired of trying.

2019-08-05

God’s Protection

Can you look back over your life and see instances of God’s protection? Did God keep you from a bad relationship? Or protect you from the wrong job?

2019-08-03

Remember Whose You Are

I don't know your story and you don't know mine, but we share a common theme. We are driven by the search for true identity,

2019-08-01

Hit and Run

God wants us to face our problem situations and work them out. With His personal presence in our lives, and His wonderful promises of help and encouragement, we will begin to see His hand at work in our lives,

2019-07-31

Serve As Jesus Did

Thought - Think of a practical way that you can serve someone you know and make a plan to do it today. Next, ask God to provide you with an opportunity to serve a stranger today.

2019-07-31

To Do Good

We are to be a people who do good deeds! When God gives us the opportunity, let's take it!

2019-07-29

Like a Sweet Perfume

"...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequently begins a chapter or a verse with a note of praise.

2019-07-26

Walking Through Open Doors

God, help me pay attention to clear signs you provide regarding my future

2019-07-23

You Don’t Have to Worry

The Apostle Paul urges us to “be anxious for nothing.” God offers you and me the possibility of a worry-free life. Jesus said,“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life! Of course not” (Matthew 6:27).

2019-07-19

Be Assured

I have experienced weakness and I have cried out for help in desperate situations. I have needed to be told over and over again by the Lord to not be afraid. I have needed his reassurance. He is our God. He is Sovereign. He has ultimate power and authority.

2019-07-18

Five Important Truths I Keep Forgetting

“The Christian life is a battle,” our pastor reminded us. “Don’t let anyone tell you

2019-07-17

God and Comfort

Just close your eyes and imagine that God too has a message board in Heaven and on it each day He writes that His goal for the day is to make you and me as comfortable as possible.

2019-07-14

You Are My Savior

Sit for a moment and repeat that great truth. Let it soak into your being. “You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long!”

2019-07-13

Defined by God’s Grace

Are you defined by God’s grace? Your deeds don’t save you. Your deeds don’t keep you saved. Grace does. Paul said, “By the grace of God I am what I am.”

2019-07-11

God’s Unfailing Love

Believing and accepting that you are loved by the Father will in turn affect your feelings for Him. Commit to knowing Him more intimately and accurately through His Word, and your affection for Him will begin to grow.

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