October 4, 2020
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 joys, new purpose.
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October 2, 2020
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.
Read more..October 1, 2020
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.
Read more..September 30, 2020
Beautiful Him; Beautiful You
How beautiful are His ways with you; how beautiful is His work within you.
Read more..September 29, 2020
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.
Read more..September 27, 2020
Simplicity of God’s Love
The simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life.
Read more..September 23, 2020
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 can encourage.
Read more..September 18, 2020
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 in the new nature Christ has created for us.
Read more..September 17, 2020
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.
Read more..September 9, 2020
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 spent the night in our home.
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