April 17, 2020
Imperfect Perfection
Perfect Jesus, I know I'm not perfect but that I will be when I'm with you in heaven. Thank you for this promise to hold on to.
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April 17, 2020
A Cry for Help
O God, please hear my cry for relief, as well as the relief of those I love, from agony, burdens, and suffering. Please answer in amazing and miraculous ways so that we may not only be relieved, but so that you may be glorified as well. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Read more..April 16, 2020
The Other Side of Confession
It is so easy to see our own flaws and shortcomings. But when God sees us He doesn’t only see what we’ve done, He sees who we are. There are two sides to confession. Agree with God about what you have done and repent, but don’t miss the other side. Agree with God about who you are: loved and wanted and precious and worth dying for.
Read more..April 10, 2020
Betrayed by Judas
Jesus knew Judas had been seduced by a powerful foe. He was aware of the wiles of Satan’s whispers (he had just heard them himself). He knew how hard it was for Judas to do what was right. He didn’t justify what Judas did. He didn’t minimize the deed. Nor did he release Judas from his choice. But he did look eye to eye with his betrayer and try to understand.
Read more..April 8, 2020
Jesus the Nazarene
Have you experienced family situations such as are described above? What is your immediate reaction when friends or family do not appreciate your experiences? How might your reactions change if you remembered that Jesus, too, experienced such misunderstanding?
Read more..April 7, 2020
The Size of Our God
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 when you have God, you have everything. And when you give others the knowledge of Him, they can have Him too. And when lives around you are transformed, all the stuff you were busy with doesn't seem as important any more.
Read more..April 5, 2020
True Love Acts
Put love into action, trusting God's Spirit for the ability to do so.
Read more..April 5, 2020
Shine Like the Sun
May we never underestimate the power of a glowing face that stems from time spent with God.
Read more..April 2, 2020
He Is Our Refuge and Strength
But with all the talk of shortages, there is one thing of which we will never run short… We will never run short of God’s love. He is with us. He loves us. He is strengthening us. And he is watching over us.
Read more..April 2, 2020
Shield of Trust Prayer
God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of what is going on around you.
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