Given by the Father
“Unto us a Son is given” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) When He came to earth it was the most miraculous thing that had happened since creation. When Jesus entered the world as a baby He…
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Never Too Old
You’re never too old to bear witness to the Prince of Peace. God is no respecter of age. He doesn’t retire people from His service when their bodies start to wear out.
Christmas Is For Children
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of…
Love Happens
Love happens when.... When love happens, good happens… Kindness happens when love acts. Joy happens when love celebrates. Patience happens when love waits. Hope happens when love promises. Life happens when love gives...
A Cheerful Giver
When our hearts and hands are open to giving, they are also open to receiving. When God asks us to give, whatever that may look like, He often has something to give back to…
Vessels of Honor
A vessel of honor is a vessel that is clean. If we are a clean vessel, we are a vessel that is ready to be used as the Master chooses.
In My Life
In my trouble God is greater, In my weakness He is strong; In my trial God is dearer, In my sorrow He’s my song. In my burden God is mighty, In my storm He…
Don’t Be Afraid
Peace and fear can’t be in the same room at the same time. Do not grow weary in the battle but be encouraged filling your mind with his Word:
Peace is Yours…
You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and…
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.
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?
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)
Light of the Lord
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, that You are Light and in You there is no darkness, no shadows, no confusion, no lies, no deceit.
Renewed Mind
O Lord, please guard my soul from pride, my heart from callousness, and my mind from too much focus on unimportant things and not enough on your things.
Take Every Thought Captive
Change the thoughts, and you change the person. What happens when we fill our minds with thoughts of God’s love?
Eyes on Jesus
Holy God, forgive me when I chase what is false and let my focus shift from Jesus as my ultimate hero. I want to honor and serve him, having his life come alive in…
Impact Your World
God’s heart toward those who do not know Him is the heart of a shepherd who looks for that one lost lamb. He calls the name of those who are lost and tangled ...
You are There
You are there each time I go to sleep And wander into the deep. You are there to lift me up above the shadows Bringing me into the beautiful meadows Where I find delightful…
How to Live Today
Heavenly Father, May my words, my actions, my attitudes … all to be worthy of representing my Lord. You are the one who fills me with Your wisdom and understanding by Your Spirit.