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.
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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.
His Authority
Jesus in Chapter 7 of Matthew is clearly calling us to do more than just acknowledge His Words; He is calling us to follow Him.
Is Your Bucket Empty?
Whatever you have been through or are going through right now, I pray that your bucket be filled and runneth over with faith, hope, joy, and love in Jesus.
It Is Never Too Late
Some people say they have sinned too long and too bad to ever be accepted by Christ. Don’t you believe it.
How God Views the Self-Directed Man
Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.
A Servant Spirit
Are we finding ways to serve others throughout our week?Are we finding ways to help or bless them?
The Dynamics of Mercy
Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us.
A Heart of Compassion
How do you keep doing for others in the midst of chaos in your own life? Jesus withdrew to be alone after hearing that his cousin, John the Baptist, was beheaded.
Who or What Do You Worship?
Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us that “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income….” The trap is wealth.
An Unexpected Crisis Can Become a Divine Appointment
Illustration: At the age of 24, I faced an unexpected crisis as I developed a serious problem on my spine that needed surgery. I spent 25 days in hospital...
Love Without Limit
"I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
When You Don’t Know What to Do
Everyday letters come to this website from those of you walking through complex, confusing, and even tragic things that have unexpectedly imposed themselves on lives with little or no warning.
The Caregivers Song
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.” Psalm 118:13 (NLT)
Increase Our Faith!
When Jesus taught His disciples that they needed to forgive seven times a day if they were asked to forgive. The disciples’ response to Jesus was, “Increase our faith!”
A Divided House
She wept as she told me of the difficulties in their marriage. They were pulling in different directions. Jesus talked about this very thing.
The Prison of Pride
Blessed are those who know they’re in trouble and have enough sense to admit it!
The Power of Love
Godly love enables us to: Respond graciously in trying circumstances; Sacrifice without complaining; Wait patiently for others instead of pushing them to change...
Call it Grace
Apart from Christ you are not holy. So how can you go to heaven? Only believe. Accept the work already done, the work of Jesus on the cross.
Servant Living
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “Since, I your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow.…