7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times
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Pursuing God
It is easy to postpone quiet times with God. God makes a promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8
Deliver Us from Evil
I grew up saying the Lord's Prayer. I've said it so often that I to tend to rattle through the words. Many of us do, I suppose. In fact, I read that if I…
Help for Prevailing Problems
Does one prevailing problem leech your life? Some are prone to cheat. Others quick to doubt. Maybe you worry. Yes, everyone worries some, but you own the national distributorship of anxiety.
Temptations: Doors Closing
We were driving through a small town in southwestern British Columbia when I noticed the sign on a clothing store. The store was called TEMPTATIONS. Interesting name, I thought. Then I smiled when I…
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Years ago I said to my brother, “I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a compliment or an…
He Can Help!
The Word of God is the secret of faith. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
Steadfast in a Fearful World
God never defaults on His promises. He never walks away. He never gets it wrong. God’s Word tells us that He is a rock when everything else we may put our trust in is…
Life Support
In today's verse, is a beautiful reminder of God's unwavering help you can draw from in all circumstances. Even in the midst of what you think is the worst thing, God can bring peace,…
God is Kind
"... I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24
Stand Out and Be Different
I encourage you today to be different. No longer stand in the shadow of others and allow your accomplishments to be diminished.
Free to Serve
In Christ we have been set free from the power and the penalty of sin, free from trying to earn God's favor, free from the insatiable need to please ourselves, and free to know…
The Suffering
“Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own body.” Hebrews 13:3
In All Things
In my seeing, be my sight. In my knowing, be the light; In my listening, be what’s heard,In my speaking, be the word.
Dealing with Guilty Feelings
John 5:24-26 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes
The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
His Presence Draws You
Amidst all the lists and details running through my mind I found words from Psalm 23 pushing into my consciousness. God’s presence was nudging me to draw close. I realized again that where I…
In the Midst of Life’s Messes
You and I long for someone who will meet us in the midst of life’s messes.
It’s Time to Dream Again
Lately, I have witnessed so many people settling for less, whether in life, love, relationships, or even in their walk with God. Not only has fear set in, but complacency as well.
The Evidence
How can I experience gentleness in a world that is harsh and demanding and always wanting things its own way?
A Return to Normalcy
Over the past months, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what I miss most in life during the time of the pandemic.
Live Like Jesus
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that your Word is faithful. Through the Holy Spirit, empower me to embrace your mantle of obedience so that I can daily and faithfully walk in your Word and…
The Wise Builder
According to Jesus, the wise builder is “whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them” (Matthew 7:24).