2021-02-08
Danger of Self Reliance
When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move from self-reliance to God dependence.
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2021-02-07
Satan’s Strategies
The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s unjust for allowing our suffering.
Read more..2021-02-07
Lies We Believe
As Christians, we have both a spiritual nature and a carnal nature, and each has its own channel signal. Our spiritual nature listens to the Holy Spirit channel, while our carnal nature listens to the enemy’s channel.
Read more..2021-02-06
Pride & Prejudice Today
There is a classic movie based on a book written by Jane Austen that portrays how both personal pride and prejudice affect relationships. Much misunderstanding and hurt occurs when these two attributes collide!
Read more..2021-02-06
God’s Mirror
Look in the mirror. What do you see first, your flaws or your good points? What do you think God sees first when he looks into your soul? With Jesus in your life, you can be sure he sees Christ’s goodness.
Read more..2021-02-05
Our Wilderness Wanderings
The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Read more..2021-02-04
Endurance and Encouragement
Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." He is with you when you are discouraged and not at peace. His presence never leaves nor forsakes you.
Read more..2021-02-03
Some Days Are Like That
Some days just don’t turn out the way we plan. God interrupts! And then we have a choice: to accept what He brings our way and be thankful or worry and grouch our way through life and make everyone miserable. Praising is much more satisfactory!
Read more..2021-02-02
Is Peace Possible in Hard Times?
Jesus promised peace for those who trust in Him, and He delivers on His promises. Our part is to take one day at a time and believe that He will carry us through. Our
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Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 I woke up this morning with this verse going through my mind. I wonder if sometimes we breeze over this verse. Be still, and know that I am God.
Read more..2021-01-31
When I Call to You
I believe three things are important: 1) honesty in our prayer life with God, 2) confidence that God hears and cares even when our prayers sizzle with pain and frustration, and 3) genuine praise for God included in our prayers even when things seem bleak.
Read more..2021-01-31
How to be Sure God Listens to Your Prayers
There are times when God answers prayer as soon as we pray. Other times we have to wait for them to be answered. Sometimes is answer is “No”, like all good parents, He gives us what is good for us, but not what is harmful to us, but He always listens and answers.
Read more..2021-01-30
Inside This Trust
Whatever comes your way, whatever crosses your path, in your heart you must say and believe, “Lord, I trust you with this, completely, this is in Your hands, Your perfect hands.”
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My Hope is in Him
“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in You.” Psalm 39:7
Read more..2021-01-29
Know Where to Look
Because David knew where to look (Jesus) he was able to say, “I will fear no evil.”
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God Speaks in Our Despair
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold the pillars firm.
Read more..2021-01-28
God’s Love is Not Heart-Shaped
Lord, as we choose to walk in love each day, help us forgive people just as you have done for us. Amen.
Read more..2021-01-27
God’s Provision in Storms
Jesus is sovereign over all storms. He’s the one who forms them, determines their intensity, guides us through them, and brings them to an end in His perfect time.
Read more..2021-01-27
Lean on Jesus
When you feel like you don’t have the strength, the energy, the grace, or the love to do what he’s asking you to do, rely on the Holy Spirit.
Read more..2021-01-26
Living in Harmony
In relationships, we should always aim to live in harmony with each other. In order to do that, we each must readily adjust ourselves to other people. This is not always easy to do, but the grace of God is available to help us.
Read more..2021-01-26
Reveal Your Wisdom
Prayer Holy Father, give me wisdom in the way I use my speech. May it be a blessing to others and a source of praise to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
Read more..2021-01-25
Give Your Fears to Your Father
God did not take the cross away from Jesus, but he did take away the fear.
Read more..2021-01-25
The Peace of His Presence
Verses with God's promises. God's peace is one of the benefits of our covenant relationship with Him.
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