Practicing the Presence of God
It is because of God's love in my heart that I am able to love my sons unconditionally, even as He loves me.
Tagged Articles
Jesus
Browse Scripture-based encouragement and Christian resources connected with Jesus.
Articles tagged Jesus
Choose an article below to continue reading.
3,788 articles
It’s Not Automatic – Salvation
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Revelations 3:20
God’s Ways
"My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts…
He Will Make a Way
Devotional: He Will Make a Way. "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Gentle and Humble
A gentle spirit is something we cannot produce in ourselves. But the Holy Spirit produces “love, joy, peace, kindness, gentleness” and much more. Why not ask the Holy Spirit to be in control of…
Not What You Have but What You Give
love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37
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.
Metonymous
A devotional reflection on moving beyond lip service into active, committed obedience to the Lord.
3 Ways to Honor God Daily
In Psalm 145:1-6 David shows us 3 practical ways in which we can honor our Lord daily
Warning against Elite Christianity
We all like to be treated like someone special. I guess it’s a natural human trait.
Always With Us
Abandonment is a common issue in this world. Maybe you have experienced it yourself. But God says he will stick with you no matter how hard it gets.
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…
A Broken Heart?
Without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left. “The LORD hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.” Proverbs 15:9
Standing in the Storm
“What am I going to do?” How many times have we all uttered this cry of despair? Sometimes the storms of life come without letup; they seem endless, successively crashing against us until we…
Don’t Hit the Fan
Before you think your life is going to hit the fan, seek the Father to give you both the strength in your wings and the knowledge you need to lift you above it all.…
Five Important Truths I Keep Forgetting
I keep forgetting the important truths of Scripture—truths that should be ready in my hand like a sword in the midst of a raging battle.
Falling Asleep on Jesus
When asked by Jesus to do something, have you ever fallen asleep? I know I have. He calls, I snooze.
Lift Up Your Soul
Lift Up Your Soul: Dearest Lord, I pray that I may surrender a little more each day to Your use, and trust more and more in Your mercy and love — that I can…
When Peace Eludes You
Father God, today I ask You to forgive me for the places in my heart where I have allowed Your peace to be pushed aside by my own self issues.
Be an Encourager
Sometimes you need more than words, you need someone with skin on. Someone who will listen to you, stand by you, pray for you, believe in you.
Even Though
Even Though. Take His hand, even though it means letting go of what you are holding on to. Follow His path, even though you see a valley ahead.
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
Right Us Again
You shouldn't struggle on your own because, like a sheep, most likely it will be beyond your capability to get right again no matter how hard you try. Press the call button and seek…
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…