2024-01-31
Set Apart
“Set apart” for God Himself. “Set apart” to be active in the family business of giving His love away. “Set apart” from the noise of my day to listen to the quiet voice of His Spirit.
Read more..“Set apart” for God Himself. “Set apart” to be active in the family business of giving His love away. “Set apart” from the noise of my day to listen to the quiet voice of His Spirit.
Read more..We tend to be worried and distracted, giving attention to the challenges around us instead of the Word of God.
Read more..Question: Which unnecessary obligations do you have that are preventing you from serving God to the fullest of your ability?
Read more..After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “Since, I your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you” (John 13.12-14).
Read more..God always knows how to find us. In fact, He even knows when we are trying to hide from Him. He doesn’t shame us for losing our way.
Read more..Do you judge by the standards you have been taught or do you turn to God, and seek understanding from Him? Do you see with your eyes, or with God’s eyes?
Read more..Salvation is instantaneous, but discipleship is a lifelong journey. We will need each other’s encouragement—and the grace and mercy of God—as we learn to forgive the way Jesus taught us.
Read more..The way we forgive people who have deeply hurt us is nowhere close to the forgiveness with which God forgives us. Colossians 3:12b-13 teaches us to put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness...
Read more..Dear Lord, as I obey your will, please give me courage to do what you want me to do. Take away the fear as I walk out your plans for me. Amen.
Read more..Strong verses to focus on during times of uncertainty. If we will allow it, our circumstances drive us deeper into the heart of God
Read more..Dearest Lord, Be the solid thing on which we can stand, and the firm foundation on which we can rest. Amen.
Read more..Are you settling for something less than God’s best for you? If so, you need to spread your wings and fly. God wants you to be all that He created you to be.
Read more..“The wages of sin is death.” Sin is fatal. Your failures are not fatal, my friend! We have a father who cares for us in spite of our failures
Read more..Why is prayer always my last resort instead of my first inclination? Could it be that I don’t really KNOW who He is?
Read more..When we are drawn into the family of God we are connected, one to another. We will not be defined by our differences but by our shared love for God.
Read more..Choosing to Forgive: Now as new creations in Christ who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we have His power to truly let go of the wrongs done to us and extend mercy to others, just as God has given mercy to us.
Read more..When someone sins against us, our flesh rises up and demands retribution. But the way of grace must watch over our hearts, guard our mouths, and release the offender.
Read more..Father God, thank You for opening our eyes and teaching us new truths and showing us new insights about Yourself. Help us to keep on being learners. Prevent us from trying to put You in our man-made boxes. You are so great! Amen.
Read more..The unfathomable love of the Savior's heart is all ours! All the characteristics of Christ, as God and man, are open to us.
Read more..Question: Do we let our earthly challenges blur our vision of the basics of our faith? We too need to get back to the basics of the Christian faith.
Read more..Reading through the gospels, it is amazing to discover the number of times the phrase “Jesus saw” occurs.
Read more..Division and discord feel as rampant as ever, and nowhere is that more evident than in social media. Snark and sarcasm have become weapons of choice, wielded to belittle those who hold opposing views.
Read more..Here are eight worry-stoppers, found in the letters of the word P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L. First, P - Pray, first. “Casting the whole of your care upon Him …” E -Easy, now. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” A -Act on it. Be a doer, not a stewer.
Read more..If we face the fact that we will go through trials, we can trust God’s promise that He will work everything for our good.
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