Life Support
In today's verse, is a beautiful reminder of God's unwavering help you can draw from in all circumstances. Even in the midst of what you think is the worst thing, God can bring peace,…
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Free to Serve
In Christ we have been set free from the power and the penalty of sin, free from trying to earn God's favor, free from the insatiable need to please ourselves, and free to know…
The Suffering
“Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own body.” Hebrews 13:3
Dealing with Guilty Feelings
John 5:24-26 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes
The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
His Presence Draws You
Amidst all the lists and details running through my mind I found words from Psalm 23 pushing into my consciousness. God’s presence was nudging me to draw close. I realized again that where I…
In the Midst of Life’s Messes
You and I long for someone who will meet us in the midst of life’s messes.
Live Like Jesus
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that your Word is faithful. Through the Holy Spirit, empower me to embrace your mantle of obedience so that I can daily and faithfully walk in your Word and…
Be Patient
Don’t we all go through moments of impatience, if not verbally, then in our thoughts? The Holy Spirit reminded me of that just yesterday, I was impatient with a new waitress at a coffee…
New Life for Old
So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me— I have never been so fully alive, free, fresh …new wine, new…
Hope in the Middle of Despair
Sometimes our circumstances seem overwhelming. We may feel like we will never get out of the particularly bothersome situation we are in.
Our Loving Sacrificial Savior
Gracious Father, I praise you from the bottom of my heart for providing Jesus as my Savior. At the same time, dear Father, I confess to you I struggle with sin.
Beautiful Him; Beautiful You
How beautiful are His ways with you; how beautiful is His work within you.
Who’s There?
We cannot close our ears to Christ’s steady knocks and think he will give up. He never will. Jesus wants us to welcome him in with hearts hungering to spend time with him.
Simplicity of God’s Love
The simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life.
What Leads You Today?
Father God, Today I want to be LED by Your Spirit in a fresh way. Please show me Your loving mercies as I look for them. Encourage my heart and show me who I…
Dealing With Anger
Some people want to hang on to ill feelings, but nursing a resentful attitude isn’t sustainable; anger must be put aside. If we retain our “right” to hold grudges, we can’t expect to live…
Are You There?
In Psalm 10 David asked why God seemed so far away in times of trouble. I think if we are honest, that same question has crossed out thoughts as well.
Disciple Through Hospitality
In the Bible, hospitality meant showing love to strangers by opening one’s home to them. Throughout our marriage, my husband and I have practiced hospitality by providing meals to strangers, but rarely have strangers…
What Do I Do With This, God?
If we want to make a significant contribution to the Kingdom of God, we cannot sidestep the difficult seasons of life.
Simply Ask
When you and I have access to God’s power, there’s joy. Joy is more than happiness. It’s long-lasting, beyond emotion. It’s an inner peace that is calming and sparkling. Experiencing such inner delight strengthens…
Comforting Others in Grief
Lord, help me to put away bitterness born of grief and disappointment, and instead look outward to those who desperately need encouragement