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Make Your Prayers Other-Centered
God calls us to a violent form of intercession, where we take on the spiritual forces of darkness on behalf of our race, once invaded, now occupied by the prince of darkness.
How Does Your Life Smell?
So, how do we put off an aroma that is pleasing to God and others in our life?
A Lingering Aroma
Lord, remind me to regularly bathe in your Word and allow your Spirit to cleanse me so that any aroma that lingers long after I’ve left the premises, will not only draw people to…
Cry of the Poor
If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own, his lost sheep must become our quest.
Those Who Mourn
Bring Him your grief and pain as often as you need to and receive His crown of beauty and oil of gladness.
Our Confident Trust
Lord God, it is a mystery why life is so hard at times and why there is so much suffering. May you increase my faith and trust in you.
Look Over Your Shoulder
We cannot go where God is not. Look over your shoulder; that’s God following you. Look into the storm; that’s Christ coming toward you.
All Day Long
What is the difference between wishing and hoping? Why can we hope in God all day long?
The Battle for the Mind
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. “ Romans…
Our Place of Refuge
Where is your place of refuge? Are you disturbed by the challenges in your daily life or by the uncertainties in the world we live in today?
A Loving Word
Pray always and be comforted by God's kindness and compassion, hope and love, light and consolation — the perfect cure for a troubled heart and soul.
A Listening Ear
Sadly, listening has become a lost art. We email and text on our cellular devices with little face-to-face communication. People listen with very little eye contact all the while looking around or checking their…
Trading Flaws for Grace
I don’t like myself when I mess up but I am reminded God’s grace is there for me and I can do better with His help. I want to do better. God is patient…
Fruit of Goodness
Be blessed with active goodness that does not think to repay evil with evil but considers how to leave a blessing from the goodness of Jesus in you. Be energized with your Father's kindness…
Eyes Wide Open
I’m learning that my obedience and desire for God’s will instead of my own is directly related to my love for God.
A Secure Future
Let’s remember that the Lord Jesus is coming back to take us to a prepared place. Till then, His peace and grace will sustain us.
Changing My Mind
The Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians that we need to change our minds when our thoughts do not align with the truth. The process to change one thought is to replace the lie…
Provoking to What?
Lord, Build me up so that I might reflect your loving mercy to others, and provide for me people who can stir that up so that it flows out of me without thinking. In…
Taking Time to Care
Be intentional today to stand as one loved by God, with purpose and dignity. Reach out in kindness to someone today and feel His love flow to you … and through you.
A Reason for Tears
If you find that you are crying a lot lately, here is a final encouragement from Psalms 30:5b: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning!
Love Just One
"for some, to love others as Christ has loved us remains an ideal too far to reach. Therefore let's start small and bring this task closer to home....love just one person"
Put Down Your Burden
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28