Prayer of Trust
Lord, I trust in You. I believe in You. I hope in You. You are my confidence, my assurance. I lean upon You, for You are my Rock; I depend upon You, for You…
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Be These Three
Be happy, be praying, be thankful, this is the will of God for us. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for…
The Merciful
Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us. The dynamic of giving grace is the key to understanding grace. For it is when we…
The Purpose of Pruning
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, ....he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
The Nature of Discouragement
Discouragement is a powerful, destructive force. Before we can understand how to rid our life of this common temptation, we must recognize its harmful nature. Understand that discouragement...
God’s Everlasting Faithfulness
“If we are faithless, God will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 What steps can I take to get myself out of the pit of despair?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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
Teach Me to Love Again
Father, you know the pain and the heartaches we have experienced in our relationships. You know the deep wounds that still bleed need mending.
Freedom from Anxiety
Persevering through anxiety is easier when we know God intimately, believe His Word, and trust Him explicitly. In the process, we’ll discover that our anxiety is outweighed by His peace.
Where are We Going?
God has given us the freedom to choose how we live our lives and it is up to us to ensure that we choose the path that God is showing us. Do we take…
It’s For You
Father God, thank you that I can come to you and call upon you, not because of who I am but because of who you are. Thank you that you are the same Lord…
Serve One Another
Let's follow Jesus' example. Let's "put on the apron of humility, to serve one another"