Many Christians remain stunted and immature in spiritual things, staying the same year after year. If we are going to ripen in grace, we must live near to Jesus -in His presence- ripened by the sunshine of His smiles. We must continue in sweet fellowship with Him.
Read more..God has written a letter to you. The Bible isn’t just a storybook about God, the people of Israel, and a man named Jesus. It is a love letter from God to you. When Jesus walked on earth He said, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love.” (John 15:9)
Read more..Look for the reasons to praise your children. Do it often. Every day! Use words that encourage. Things like, “I love you sweetheart.” Or, “I couldn’t be more proud of you.”
Read more..Often, the divide is long and wide between who Jesus really is and who we want Him to be.
Read more..I think many of us approach prayer as if God is our great Santa Claus in the sky and we’re disillusioned when He doesn’t come through for us.
Read more..If you see someone in need, reach out in love. Find ways to ease their pain, hold their hand, or just listen without judgment.
Read more..“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 What a difference it would make if we could take time every morning to focus on the thought. Christ is in me.
Read more..There are times when one thinks they’ve won an argument but still wind up the loser in the end. The loss comes from not watching the tongue.
Read more..here is so much power in our tongue. We can shape and build lives with words that strengthen and give life.
Read more..The "Golden Rule" is so straightforward, isn't it? Sometimes we make things, especially religious things, far too complicated and complex.
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