What does your presence bring to those you encounter? You can’t manage anyone’s responses to life except your own. However, paying attention to your own responses will help you think about what you are bringing to encounters you have with others.
Read more..Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?
Read more..When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
Read more..Beloved, let us stay in agreement when we pray. Avoid strife at all costs. Whether our expression is one of weeping or rejoicing, warring or worship, our prayer of agreement can be symphonic to the listening heart of God.
Read more..“I know the kind of life you’re living and the friends you’re running with don’t know the Bible - it could be, you’re the only Bible they’ll read. You’re the only Jesus they’ll see.”
Read more..Jesus shared truth but graciously. Jesus offered grace but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.
Read more..I lose sight of that sometimes. In the midst of an ordinary day I forget that I have this incredible hope. When I feel weak, forgotten, worn out or left behind it’s often because I’ve taken my eyes off of the hope that Jesus bought for me on the cross.
Read more..There are times in life when God seems far away and we wonder why he is not speaking to us. Why can’t we feel His warmth?
Read more..Many people want eternal life, but on their terms. In order to have this eternal life in Christ, we must put God first in our lives. We are to love God most.
Read more..How do you define spiritual success? Feeding the poor? Defending the weak? Sacrificing your own needs for others?
Read more..Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a little would help. A little encouragement goes a long way.
Read more..A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
Read more..How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?
Read more..Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Read more..A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years from now.
Read more..Only when we are connected to God, the ultimate source, is our deep thirst satisfied and rich fruitfulness the result.
Read more..“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
Read more..This scripture reveals to us what it looks like to love God’s way. Tests are essential in life to measure one’s level of growth.
Read more..What do you want Jesus to say to you when you meet Him face to face?
Read more..When I consider the six billion people in the world - each having wisdom about life in their world - I realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God - next to zero.
Read more..“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Read more..Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant. I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life. He is…so much more than just a baby!
Read more..Christmas Devotional about Jesus Exchanging his Life for Ours. Ephesians 3. The true gift exchange is what Christmas is all about.
Read more..“This is what I am looking for… the REAL meaning of Christmas!” Read: Luke 2:1-20 Jesus Christ is the real reason for this season.
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