2023-11-12
The Christlike Life
What was the attitude that was in Christ Jesus? “Your attitude should be the same that Chris Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5
Read more..What was the attitude that was in Christ Jesus? “Your attitude should be the same that Chris Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5
Read more..I clung to this promise: “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” In moments of panic or despair, I surrendered my feelings to God and pleaded for His peace. And in His great mercy, in the moments I felt I couldn’t go on, God filled my heart with overwhelming peace. He also led me to the right doctor, counselor, and friends who helped me get the support I needed.
Read more..One day I thought about the verse, “Keep yourselves in God’s love,” (Jude 21) and I wondered, “How do I keep myself in God’s love?”
Read more..Many people simply can't believe that the Lord could love them. Others believe that He loves them, but only when they are pleasing Him in some way. Why is it so hard for us to accept His unconditional love?
Read more..We who walk with Christ often experience this tendency toward slave thinking. We grow discouraged in the tough battle of addictions or grief or abuse or self-doubt.
Read more..Poem by Kathy Cheek. Lord, When people look at me Will they see You? When people talk to me Will they hear You? When they come to me And need the strength That You can give...
Read more..We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. God's love is expansive and open to all.
Read more..“Not knowing what to do” Means that faith can go about the business of doing what it is meant to do…putting all its focus upon the Lord!
Read more..Eternal glory? I’d like a large cup of that ..... wouldn’t you? Everything in this life is preparing us for the next.
Read more..Matthew 9:13 “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Read more..The Light shone brightly in the splendor of Heaven.Then looking down upon His creation Abba Father ...
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..Sometimes the Lord interrupts our life by sending turbulence so we will do what those sailors did—in their misery and helplessness, they cried for God’s help.
Read more..So instead of God waiting for you to mess up, and we all mess up, he provided a way to forgive the mistakes and a Helper to guide your heart and mind to do better.
Read more..Is your heart fully saturated for the Lord? How can your heart “drip” love onto the relationships in your life today?
Read more..Bitterness is a poison that we prepare for someone else but then drink ourselves. It is something we often carefully nurture and grow over the years.
Read more..Who we are in God is more important than who we are to anyone else in this world. We are His chosen people, and we are His very own.
Read more..Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family.
Read more..O Lord, please give me Your wisdom as I do the “whatever” today. Would You help thanksgiving to rise up within me? Thank You that I do not need to be tossed about by the dramatic nor the mundane things going on around me.
Read more..God promises to never leave you or forsake you, no matter where your journey takes you.
Read more..Thanks to the Holy Spirit who lives within me, my requests are brought to God. When I don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes with moans and groans on my behalf.
Read more..Are you on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new chapter? God never sends you out alone.
Read more..Have you thought lately about your role as the “gate-keeper” of your heart?
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.
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