April 17, 2024
Return to Me
An old friend listened as Lisa unfolded the past two years.The friend responded with the story of the prodigal son and reassuringly added, "God the Father is so glad you're back!"
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April 16, 2024
Facing Changes
They say change is the only constant in life. Some changes we like, others burden us down. Here are some principles I’ve learned
Read more..April 14, 2024
God Turns Nobodies into Somebodies
God took this nobody of a girl and turned her into a somebody. And He can do the same for you!
Read more..April 14, 2024
You Can’t be Good Enough, and that’s OK
What are ways you tend to keep score with God? Why do you do this? Ask God to help you trust him more.
Read more..April 12, 2024
I’m so Impatient, Lord
Slow me down Lord! Help me be calm, relax and enjoy my day – my husband, my family, my friends, my neighbors, and the people I meet. “But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience . . .” Galatians 5:22
Read more..April 12, 2024
Patience Freely Offered
God does more than demand patience from us; He offers it to us. Patience is a fruit of His Spirit. It hangs from the tree of Galatians 5:22: “The Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
Read more..April 9, 2024
Buried in Grace
Thought— Write down the dark things that still tempt you. Hold the list up to the light and see it shining through your handwriting. Then present the list to Jesus in prayer and rip it up.
Read more..April 8, 2024
Get Rid of Guilt
We need not walk with feelings of guilt. Christ has set us free from guilt and sin. Let’s walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Father, thank You for freeing us from all guilt and sin through Your Son’s death on the cross. Enable us to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Amen.
Read more..April 8, 2024
Instant Forgiveness; Lingering Consequences
With repentance and confession, God forgives instantly. But He doesn’t remove the consequences of our sin. We have to live with those consequences.
Read more..April 7, 2024
When We Feel Helpless
Have you ever considered that spiritual rescue is even more important than physical deliverance?
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