The Shelter of God
God is not only our Creator; He is also our Father. Scripture testifies that He has "granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness,
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Give God Your Guilt
Is guilt having its way with you? Isaiah 1:18: “No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can take it out and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow.”
A Prayer of Intimacy
Lord, I want to know You more, not just with my head, but intimately, in the depths of my spirit.
More Than I Know
...And so it is in my relationship with the Lord. He is the mighty rushing wind that takes my breath away with His strength and power to heal and change lives.
Jesus says, “Come to Me”
“Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28
The Detours of Life
Do you sometimes get irritated with the detours in your life? Do you realize that sometimes God has a purpose? Look at some prominent detours in the Bible. Detours, when we get off the…
Perplexing Journey
There have been many times my life did not track the way I thought it would. Yet, I learned that when it doesn’t track according to my plan, that doesn’t mean it isn’t tracking…
The Cost to be Merciful
To give up our self-centered, pride-filled, and judgmental human nature to serve God and others is a sacrifice. It is a lifestyle do-over. It takes commitment. Read the rest...
God’s Help
"Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41 Not one single temptation comes to any person more than he is able to bear;…
Is My Heart God’s Resting Place?
God has the keys to His perfect rest. We must first cease striving in the energy of the flesh
A Place of Rest
Why does the average Christian not enter into a place of rest with God - that supernatural life which produces an abundance of fruit? Because he fails to mix the promises of God with…
The Gift of Anticipation
Could it be that growing up in my crazy family molded me in a way that would allow God to uniquely use my experiences to help others?
Songs of Praise
What is your favorite Christian worship songs, and why? What does it say to you about God?
Taste and See
Psalm 34:8 "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who trusts in Him."
The Beauty of Character
Like clay, our lives need to be formed, molded and shaped into the image of the One who created us. Godly character is not a gift that we instantly receive, but is something that…
Keeping In Step
Have you ever tried to walk up hill in snow? Not an easy task, if you are the first one to attempt it.
Ask, Seek and Knock
Ask! So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have to admit we don't have the answers. Seek! Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard. Knock! But God…
Thank Him for the War
Say no to sin, and yes to God, trusting that he is enabling you to obey him step by step
In Hot Pursuit
With awe and adoration filled with Delight, I will continue in hot pursuit Until I am translated in Your Holy Presence!
A Heart Turned Toward God
Our heart can be turned towards many things and even other people.
How Distractions May Lead Us to a Slow Fade
We can all fall victim to our distractions and not realize that we are slipping from God’s presence.
Be Anxious For Nothing
Anxiety is a spiritual "terror attack" from hell that is silently killing tens of thousands every day.
Be Transformed
Prayer: My most gracious and holy Father, Keep me focused on your Word, Lord, that through your power my old self will vanish and your righteousness and holiness will reign in my heart and…