Steady Me, Lord
Psalm 40:2b “He set my feet upon a rock, steadying my footsteps and establishing my path.” Father, teach me to rest in your unfailing love. I admit I get lost trying to find my…
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Walk into Darkness!
In a life of faith there are moments that we realize the trail is a “walk into darkness.” The fear of the “limited vision” is real
Loneliness
Loneliness. Could it be one of God’s finest gifts? Scripture says, “Perfect love casts out fear.”
When Life is Hard to Understand
Do you sometimes wonder why bad things happen to good people? Are you confused by what’s happening in your life? Do you wonder where is God in all this?
The Only Totally Fair Judge!
Sometimes I cringe at how often we make judgments about people’s behavior or actions from things we hear or read or see. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the…
Chariots of Fire
This year, the world has been turned upside-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, violent protests, riots, and hatefulness directed against those who believe in Jesus Christ. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and allow fear…
The Deed of Doing
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17
Resist the Enemy
Satan is real. He and his power are intended to harm. But rather than spending our time worrying about him, let's resist him when we are tempted and focus on Jesus.
You Never Let Go . .
Has your heart ever been bitter? It is so easy to allow bitterness to hold a death grip on our life; when our life doesn’t turn out like we think it should,
What Sparks Encouragement?
The Lord sprinkles encouragement throughout his holy pages to keep us going when life tries to strike against the hope we have in Jesus.
God Supports Your Every Need as You Follow Jesus
God will be your strength, your wisdom, and your guidance. He’ll open doors of support and close doors that will take you in the wrong direction. He created you to succeed, and he’s been…
I Want to Experience More of God’s Love
Most of us have sung, “Jesus loves me this I know,” and recited “For God so loved the world,” since we were children. Yet, we don’t experience God’s love.
A River that Flows From the Throne of God
Devotional: And, nourished by the river of life, the fruit we produce is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23a. Continue reading...
Intimacy with God
God wants to walk with you and talk with you. Welcome Him to into your heart and fellowship with Him... no books, no Bible, no sermon, no ritual, no expectations, no agenda.
Extravagant Love
What does my worship look like? Does it spring out of a heart of gratitude? What have I brought to God that is most precious to me?
God, Our Defender
Here is a big question. What is God doing when you are in a bind? When the lifeboat springs a leak? When the rip cord snaps?
How to Turn Tangled Thoughts into Trust
How should every tangled thought respond to such a powerful God? Trust. “He is a shield to all those who trust in him.” (Psalm 18:30b)
Reacting to Change
Anger is a normal human emotion, but it can be consuming, and it can blind us to the positive possibilities God can bring about through change. I don’t want to miss those new opportunities.…
Do I Have To?
I didn’t want to forgive them. They’d emotionally abused me for a long time, and it felt like a bone bruise
Our Great Privilege
If one truth in the Word of God is made abundantly clear, it is this: Repent or perish. We must warn them.
Forgive or Forget?
Ask yourself, are refusing to forgive someone? If so, pray that God would soften your heart and empower you to forgive them just as Christ forgave you, and then thank him that the Holy…