The Mercy of the Lord
Psalm 52:8 "I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever." A devotional focusing on the different aspects of what…
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He is Out to Destroy You
John 10:10 “The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness”
FIRST PLACE
The people we know will come and go during different seasons throughout our lives. But God remains forever. He is the first and the last.
Perfect Peace
Thought: While it is naive, on one hand, to think that trusting in God makes all of our problems go away — Christians have many of the same problems that unbelievers do because they…
Fireside Wisdom
What does it mean to abide in Christ. John 15 describes so well the picture of what abiding is.
Untying Knots
Life gets tangled. People mess up. God loves to untie the knots when our life gets messy.
Make a Life Where You Live
God says it’s going to be a while, so make a life. Don’t invest your energy in hopes of leaving; instead, invest your energy in the people around you
Are You Enjoying the Goodness of the Lord?
Are you enjoying the goodness of the Lord? Psalm 107:8-9 "Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!For He satisfies…
Impossibilities
In our rich culture, there are a lot of young (and old!) men and women who do not want to give up everything to follow Jesus.
When You Feel Threatened
Father God, thank you that you are able to give us what we need to become who we need to be in the face of our biggest challenges. Please give us the overcoming power…
When You Are On The Lord’s Side
You see, God is God. He is unchangeable. He can never fail anyone who has taken the bold step to stand separated for Him.
The Wellspring of Peace
Trust Him and your well will never run dry and you too will have a peace beyond all understanding.
Soul Quiet
I confess, I am rarely quiet. It is go, go, go. Do, do, do. And at the end of the day, it’s difficult to turn off my brain and rest.
God’s Loving Pursuit
Dare we envision a God who follows us? Who pursues us? Who chases us? Who tracks us down and wins us over? Who follows us with "goodness and mercy" all the days of our…
The Fruit of Our Lips
God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.
So Much More
The truth of the gospel is this: there is more to life than what we are facing, suffering or rejoicing in right now.
Nothing On My Own
The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the…
The Secret of Contentment
The hardships of life can easily drag us down if we don’t keep our focus on the Lord.When you feel unsatisfied, remember all you have in Christ and respond according to these truths rather…
Touched by the Risen Lord
Walking where Jesus walked, was for me a wonderful preparation for the Easter season.
Faithful Friend
Instead of wondering if you will ever have friends or find faithful ones, make God your best friend. Spend more time in the Word and in prayer, drawing closer to him because he has…
The Gentle Christian
How do I embrace a gentle spirit when I have been hurt and/or deceived? There is only one way. Open myself to Christ and ask Him to develop a gentle, discerning spirit within me.