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Things You Can Count On!
Things You Can Count On! There will always be a grace that is sufficient; a
There are Days
There are daysWhen all things neatly line up as they should.Then there are days when nothing lines up,When nothing fits or looks the wayIt seems that it should be.
An Infusion of Power
“Even the youths shall be exhausted, and the young men will all give up. But
Helmet of Salvation
I remember as a child trying to figure out why the ‘armor of God’ fit particular parts of the body. “Take the helmet of salvation…” Ephesians 6:17a
You Will Rejoice
Once you and I truly experience the joy of the Lord, no one can rob us of that joy!
Peace and the Holy Spirit
The peace Jesus gives is unlike anything the world calls peace. It is peace IN the turmoil of day-to-day living. It is a peace that steadies you and a calm that encases you even…
The Holy Spirit: Giver of Gifts
Jesus Christ knew all about the human tendency to feel inadequate. That is why He assured His followers they would receive a Helper—the Holy Spirit—
Hold Tight to Faith
When every step you take looks like a dark, foggy path And life feels like a constant uphill climb, It's easy to grow discouraged And think about giving up.
God’s Good Gifts
Ever feel like you have nothing? Just look at the gifts [God] has given you: “Every good action and every perfect gift is from God.” James 1:17 (NCV)
Treasures in Jars of Clay
God promises that the pure in heart will see Him. When He gave us His Spirit to live in us, this was our guarantee that He would keep His promise.
Mountaintops
The exhilaration that must be felt and the sense that you are capable of attempting anything in life must be a small part of what we feel when we have a God centred mountaintop…
Maker of Heaven and Earth
In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.
Faith Over Fear
Fighting to maintain a peaceful mindset has been a daily battle for me having dealt with the seeds of fear being planted at an early age; all I knew was fear. I didn’t know…
Burned Out or Left Out
Have you experienced burn-out when it comes to serving in your church?
Call and Wait Upon the Lord
Here are six verses to start your day on the right foot. I hope this week finds you hand in hand with the Lord, walking with Him in sweet fellowship and knowing all the…
Promise of the Spirit
My own life was dramatically transformed when by faith I claimed the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. The most important truth that I or anyone else could share with Christians is to…
Bear With Each Other
Thought: How can I not forgive a brother or sister for whom Christ died, when I know what God paid to forgive me? “Bear with each other and forgive... Col 3
His Perfect Love
If God loved us with an imperfect love, we would have high cause to worry. Imperfect love keeps a list of sins and consults it often. God keeps no list of our wrongs. His love…
Radical Life Change
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is
Don’t Make it Too Personal
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone…
First Commandment
Have you read the Ten Commandments recently? Jesus said the first one is the greatest.