Tag: Jesus

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2019-11-17

God Knows Us by Name

We need a shepherd. We need a shepherd to care for us and to guide us. And we have one. ONE who knows us by name.

2019-11-16

He Leads Me

Prayer. As you have shown me time and time again, dear Father, I know that being with you restores me in a place within my heart that no one else can reach.

2019-11-15

Hitting Rock Bottom

People “hit rock bottom” when they reach the lowest point of their lives and realize they have nothing else to lose. For some, it’s the only place they can clearly see themselves and their situation and understand how much they need God’s love and mercy to pull out of the rocky pit.

2019-11-15

The Highway to Zion

Each of us has times of weeping when our hearts and hopes seem crushed. Because God has placed in our hearts "highways to Zion," however, we pass through valleys; we do not live in them.

2019-11-14

You Get to Choose

Under grace, we now can obey in the Spirit's power. Even if we make the wrong choice, we have the Holy Spirit nudging us to get it right.

2019-11-13

God’s Strength God’s Plan

I'm stronger than I feel because God is stronger than I could ever be. And I don't have to figure it all out because He already has it figured out. Down to the very last detail.

2019-11-13

The Touch That Transforms

Jesus’ Touch Transformed. His approach was personal. Although He had the power to simply speak a word or command illness to leave, He often chose a more hands-on approach.

2019-11-11

Drifting

Spend time reading God’s Word. Start in the book of John or a Psalm a day along with a Proverb or use a good devotional book based on Scripture. Always ask God’s Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive what He has to show you.

2019-11-09

Pray Before You Leap

As I recently prayed about an important decision I needed to make, I remembered there was a time when I didn’t. As a young Christian I didn’t even know that I should.

2019-11-09

My Foot is Slipping

“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety

2019-11-08

Authority in an Age of Autonomy

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15).

2019-11-08

Believe and Love

God gives us gifts and talents to use for His glory. But the biggest influence we might have for the kingdom of God is seeking Him with all of our hearts and serving the people who surround us.

2019-11-07

Called Out of Darkness

It’s pretty amazing that, as Jesus followers, we have been called out of darkness. Yet what does that actually mean when darkness seems to cast it’s shadow all around us? How do we escape it when discouragement tugs at our own coattails?

2019-11-03

Peace or Panic?

I read a great quote recently: “Good morning! This is God. I won’t be needing your help today.” You might want to stick it on your bathroom mirror or your fridge.

2019-11-03

Help for Hard Times

Thought: At all times of difficulty in my life - spiritual, material, physical - I will look for God's hand of blessing in the joyful assurance that He cares for me.

2019-11-02

Immediately

All farmers know that when the harvest is ripe, time is of the essence. Our time on this stage is short, no matter our ages, and the harvest is ready. It won’t last forever.

2019-11-02

Changed

“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15

2019-11-01

Be Teachable

We are truly fortunate to have a Father that disciplines and instructs us. It is our job to be teachable and make sure we are paying attention.

2019-11-01

Developing a Tender Heart

When touched by the finger of God, a tender heart yields to the pressure and assumes the form He desires, much like a lump of clay that allows the potter to determine the shape of the vessel.

2019-10-28

Attack of Satan

“Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against

2019-10-27

Confession is a Radical Reliance Upon Grace

I needed to confess. What is confession? Well confession is not complaining. If I merely recite my problems and rehash my woes, I’m whining. Confession is a radical reliance upon grace.

2019-10-27

Out of the Box

God is bigger than I will ever understand. Greater than I can ever imagine and more powerful than a locomotive! He’s my true Superhero! So what is keeping me from praying Superhero prayers?

2019-10-23

Surrendering Self

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:34-35

2019-10-23

The Blessing of His Will

God is the One who is able and willing to equip us with everything good for doing his will. He aligns our lives with his and works within our character to shape us. All this is done through Jesus Christ.

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