The Danger of Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion that often causes damage, but it can also be righteous. The Lord also expects us to learn to control our anger so it’s appropriate and doesn’t cause us to…
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Anger is a powerful emotion that often causes damage, but it can also be righteous. The Lord also expects us to learn to control our anger so it’s appropriate and doesn’t cause us to…
Thought. How many times have you been disappointed by someone for whom you voted, betrayed by a friend, been abandoned by a loved one, or let down by a church leader?
When in a storm can you turn your eyes away from the stormy world and look into the wonder of God? Here are 5 promises you can recite:
Father God, thank you that you are able to give us what we need to become who we need to be in the face of our biggest challenges. Please give us the overcoming power…
Do you feel deserted, alone, rejected? Do you have problems with your family, work, school, or health? Whatever may be your need, Jesus is waiting to make His presence as real to you as…
There comes a time, as parents, we must release our control and learn to trust God in the process.
Trust Him and your well will never run dry and you too will have a peace beyond all understanding.
God renews the strength of those who are weary and exhausted, and who look to Him. If we rely on God and exercise our faith, God can make us into people who are resilient.
Dare we envision a God who follows us? Who pursues us? Who chases us? Who tracks us down and wins us over? Who follows us with "goodness and mercy" all the days of our…
“Be Kind and compassionate one to another”, the Bible tells us. Why not today? It doesn’t have to be a meal—it could be a smile, opening the door for someone, or offering to baby…
A Prayer for Troubled Times. Father, We are sad, Father. And so we come to you. We don’t ask you for help; we beg you for it.
What difficult experience do you find yourself in right now? What are you dreading? Can you visualize Jesus in that situation?
I would like to suggest several reasons why I believe praising God so important in the life of the believer.
Is there someone in your life that is hurting you but who needs your love and your blessing? How will you begin returning good for evil?
In some sense the path to heaven is safe. But in other respects there is no road as dangerous; it is overrun with difficulties. One false step (and how easy it is to step…
Are you clinging to the Lord? When you are clinging to Him, you will go where He is going and fit into His way. It is an act of the will.
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like life will never be the same again? Your emotions or circumstances are in disarray?
Walking where Jesus walked, was for me a wonderful preparation for the Easter season.
There is a spiritual parallel in Proverbs 3:4-5 that assures us we can lean on, trust in and be confident in the Lord, casting aside our own inadequate insight or understanding. If we do,…