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Changed from the Inside Out
The stumbles of a toddler do not invalidate the act of birth. And the stumbles of a Christian do not annul his spiritual birth.
God is Creator, We the Created
I am convinced I can become bitter toward God if I believe two myths: 1) I deserve to be happy, and 2) God is in charge of making it so. In truth, God is…
Tune My Heart
It can be hard to hear God in the busyness of life. Take today’s lesson to hear how to listen better. Question: When is it hard to hear God? Where do you find it…
Return to Me
Are you hurting? Is your heart in need of healing? Do you need God’s comfort, His hope, and His restoration?
Our Heavenly Father’s Unconditional Love
God's commitment to us has absolutely no conditions or restrictions and isn't based on whether we love Him back. Nor does He have more love for "good" people who may strike us as more…
Do You Spend Time Under the Broom Tree?
When something great happens in our lives, when we have a good day, or when we have accomplished some good in the world for the Lord, many times, discouragement follows.
God Gets into Our Lives
What the hand is to the glove, the Holy Spirit is to the Christian . . . God gets into us. At times, imperceptibly. Other times, disruptively.
The Power of the Book
His story had my close attention, as well as all the others circled around him in a small group. Every eye was fixed on him.
What A Privilege
Those that believe in God and the saving grace of Jesus Christ are privileged in a special way. As a child of God I have access to Him anytime, anywhere.
We Spoke No Words
We spoke no words yet You drew me, with Your Love, and held me close! For I lay wounded, broken and discarded, "no hope for you",
Our Book of Life
Each human life has a story whose pages I may never read. I see an elderly man walking down the street gripping his walker, a young mom at the park with a quiver full…
An Image of Truth
We as humans try so hard to fit in, be accepted, and look like we have it all together. Half my life was spent as a people pleaser.
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
One thing is sure. They love you! No makeup. No power tie. No status jewelry. No layers of images. Just unkempt honesty.
A Record of Rights
“love keeps no record of wrongs”. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Choose a relationship you treasure and focus on building it up through applying this Scripture to “keep no record of wrongs.”
Breaking Chains
You may think you're strong enough to withstand Satan's enticements. But, when you repeatedly give in to temptation, you become what has become a habit. James 4: 7 “Submit therefore to God. Resist the…
Shackled Again
Did you know it became a law in 600 BC that no Hebrew could enslave another? Makes sense, considering their ancestors had been slaves in Egypt. It didn't last long, though.
Finding the Good in Conflict
Conflict may be difficult, but good can come of it. Conflict is a part of life, and good-meaning people rub each other the wrong way routinely. The question is how we will deal with…
What Makes Heaven Heavenly
Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord. You’ll love it! Never weary, selfish, or defeated.
Blessing Of Your Belovedness
Taste deeply of the love, of God, and of truth. Hear Him speak to you about your deepest yearnings, your wishes, your hopes, and your dreams.
The Tongue
Words are powerful. Communicators know this. Negotiators know this. Deep down, you know this.
Disapproval Derails Relationships
Pay attention to your communication cues today. They have power to build up or to tear down. You choose.