April 5, 2017
Atrophying or Absorbing?
God is looking for people who are thirsty. In my own life am I absorbing (earnestly desiring to understand) or am I atrophying (withering)?
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April 4, 2017
Dandelions – Rise Above the Circumstances
“I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of His power for
Read more..April 4, 2017
Resting in the Faithfulness of God
Circumstances can be painful. But even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children's good. We can rest confidently knowing that the unchanging God of all creation is taking care of us.
Read more..April 3, 2017
Covenant Keeping God
Put your trust and hope in the Lord. Don’t be discouraged, when things do not
Read more..March 24, 2017
How Much Do Parents Give Up?
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother … When Jesus saw [her] there, and
Read more..March 24, 2017
Encouragement Goes a Long Way
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless,
Read more..March 22, 2017
Victory in Christ
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57. “It isn’t my fault. He made me do it.” “She can’t help it -after what’s happened to her.”
Read more..March 18, 2017
Change Me
The pastor stood and began to pray, “Oh Lord, we have come here today to be changed by you… please change us.” The words caught me off guard. I wasn’t sure I had come to be changed…encouraged and refreshed yes… but changed??
Read more..March 16, 2017
Become a Brave-Heart Disciple
Dear Lord, Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple — a disciple never content with a static, stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily and wholly surrendering my life to your will. Amen.
Read more..March 13, 2017
The Blessings of God
Question: Have you been living a works-based or faith-based life of salvation? Our faith is in our belief, our surrendering of ourselves to Jesus. There is no proof, other than what God sees in our hearts. Our good deeds do not make us more faithful; our faith leads us into action.
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