When Life Isn’t Easy
Take Heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Too often I’m enchanted into thinking that life should be easy. I want it to hum ahead. I want the days to flow beautifully without…
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Security for Children
In a day when children and young people lack a feeling of security, Christian parents should cooperate with God in helping to provide for their families such a sense of security and refuge.
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
God longs for me to draw near him. He has shown me his heart by sending Jesus. . If he loves me that much, then I can trust that his desire is to save…
Who Am I Really? A Victim or a Victor?
If we base our self-worth on a sad experience which happened in the past such as: I’m a divorcee; I’ve had cancer, I’ve suffered abuse…This leads to defeated thinking like I’m damaged goods, this…
God is Timeless
You have to be amazed at the speed of communications today. But even more amazing is the fact that God knows and hears our prayers even before we think about them or open our…
Handling Difficult Circumstances
Focusing on Christ is neither a natural reaction nor an easy one. Our instinct is to dwell on the situation at hand, searching for solutions or stewing over the pain and difficulty. As a…
Don’t Waste the Moments
Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Why don’t you give these moments to God?
The Dawn that Brings the Morning
You are more beautiful than the dawn of the morning. Gentle as the summer breeze Your presence is like blessings after the rain!
In Distress
Holy and righteous Father, please forgive me for the times that I am in rebellion to your will. Help me to recognize those times and give me the strength to avoid those temptations.
The Unwelcome Promise
Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
Hidden Wounds
Trusting God with our hearts so He can heal us takes courage. Being vulnerable with God and trusting Him with areas of our life that are difficult to face is exactly what He desires.
Hope When You Can’t Fix It
I can only do so much, but God can do So. Much. More. What do you choose? Hold on to the One Whose Promises will never be Empty.
How to be Really Free
How do you feel about the word surrender? It’s not a popular word in our culture. We are afraid that if we surrender we’ll be oppressed. Maybe a person in authority has abused us…
How Well Do You Know Jesus?
“Then you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us!’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know you’” Luke 13:25
Camouflage
“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on Your wondrous works”
The Shirt Off His Back
"And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” 1 John 3:16 Today, someone offered me the shirt off his back.
The Silent Waiting
One thing you can say about the world we live in is that it’s a noisy place. Silence is not always easy to find.
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…
God Knows You by Name
We all like to protect our name. In fact, most people would do anything to stop their name being misused or abused.
The Joy of the Lord!
"Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me praise His Holy Name." Psalm 103:1
How to Make a Difference in Someone’s Day
Often, one of the only things we can do for someone is to be there. 3 Things We Can Do to Make a Difference in Someone's Day
Ponder the Holiness of God
Stare at the mountain less and at the Mountain Mover more. Ponder the holiness of God. Let his splendor stun you and inspire you!
Into the Heavens
It is not always easy to see the love God has for us. We often hide ourselves from His love behind a cloud of guilt or in a fog of doubt.