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God is not only our protector; he is also our helper. Even when our world seems to be crashing around us, he is there.
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God is not only our protector; he is also our helper. Even when our world seems to be crashing around us, he is there.
When it comes to forgiveness, all of us are beginners. No one owns a secret formula. As long as you are trying to forgive, you are forgiving.
“Jesus said "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." John 9:5 "Jesus also said that "You are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
The day I found Philippians 2:13 in the Bible I was very excited. I was beginning to understand that I didn’t have to change myself. God would change me and this verse confirmed it.
PRAYER: Lord, I am struggling. I want to be okay with my present circumstances but I can’t get there. I admit I want something else. Show me how to be at peace. Amen.
Dear one, can you picture this? God must purify us to burn away the garbage in our life, but won't go beyond what we can bear.
Unhealed hurts can lead to various symptoms, such as feelings of inferiority, fear of failure or criticism, and oversensitivity.
“Why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 Several years ago, my husband became critically ill. Initially,
Although we can’t always grasp what God is doing in our circumstances, we can rely on His promise to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him
Think about it…are we thanking God for all He has done and is doing for you? Or are we, like the lepers, rationalizing away God’s miracles?
“God has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2…
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” John 17:20 Jesus wants you with him. “Father, I want those you have given…
Jesus didn't just die for my sins, he lives for me. In fact, he is at God's right hand claiming me as his own
Complete and final forgiveness is ours only through our Lord Jesus Christ. “For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).
Friend, God may have you in a dark place for a purpose. Shine the light of Christ wherever you go!
“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint.” Psalm
Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord's wondrous, absolute love for us.
How important is our speech? Jesus said it revealed what was going on in our hearts.
Extravagant over-reaction! That's what we're programmed to seek and to display in our modern world of sound bytes and over-hyped personality.
It takes courage to trust that God is in total control when everything around you is in total chaos. It takes courage to stand up for righteousness in the midst of what is popular…
The yoke I have for you is easy and the burden is light. I will give you living water so you will never thirst again. Consider the lilies...My Father will provide for you. Do…