October 16, 2016
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4
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October 14, 2016
The Effects of Fear
Fear obviously produces anxiety, but it also creates chaos in our lives and even affects those around us. Fear stifles our thinking and actions. What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death?
Read more..October 13, 2016
Double Minded, Me?
PRAYER: LORD, today as we come before You, forgive us our failures, strengthen us at our point of need and send us back out into the world as Your disciples with the courage to take You with us wherever we are sent. Moreover, LORD, humble us so that we do not get in the way of Your Kingdom work through our lives. Amen.
Read more..October 9, 2016
Let Gentleness Go Before You
We live in a society that is filled with hurting people, many of whom go unnoticed on a regular basis. Have you stopped to take notice of the people around you?
Read more..October 7, 2016
Praise the Lord
I did it! I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a
Read more..October 3, 2016
Where are You?
Lately, I have allowed the inner little boy to get the better of me, in my talk with God. What a joy to find my way into His presence! He said: "follow me".
Read more..October 2, 2016
Perilous Shortcuts
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 16:25 Life is filled with options. The desire for a shortcut, a less difficult path, a more convenient option, or even a more logical road, can all be motivators.
Read more..October 1, 2016
The Lost Art of Listening
Lord, I live in a world full of people who desperately want to be heard. Help me be a better listener to You and to the people around me. Amen.
Read more..September 30, 2016
Responding to Disappointment
Followers of Christ should seek a godly response to disappointments they face. Since the Lord always has a plan, the wisest reaction is to anticipate the good He can do and await His timing. God certainly blessed Joseph for his willingness to “seek first His kingdom” (Matthew 6:33).
Read more..September 30, 2016
“Have You Ever Been Alone With God?”
Being alone with God takes practice and discipline. We should daily practice being alone with Jesus, allowing the words of God to “dwell in us richly.
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