2023-04-28
To Love Like God
Does God only love Christians? Does this question even need to be asked? Unfortunately, yes, because there is an impression out there that that He does. I encounter it in innuendo and assumption.
Read more..Does God only love Christians? Does this question even need to be asked? Unfortunately, yes, because there is an impression out there that that He does. I encounter it in innuendo and assumption.
Read more..Recently, the Lord enabled me to get out from under a debt that would have taken years to pay off. As soon as it was paid, I logged into my account to look at the zero next to my loan and to bask in the feeling of "Paid in Full."
Read more..The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the Spirit guides us to do nothing on our own, but only the will of the Father.
Read more..In some sense the path to heaven is safe. But in other respects there is no road as dangerous; it is overrun with difficulties. One false step (and how easy it is to step absently if grace is absent), and down we go.
Read more..We may not know what’s coming next, but God does. Our waiting and our future is in His hands.His safe, strong, and more than capable hands.
Read more..Never alone! What a promise. God will go with him, and us, through all the seasons of life, through all our ups and downs,
Read more..Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like life will never be the same again? Your emotions or circumstances are in disarray?
Read more..“He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23) Our Shepherd majors in restoring hope to the soul. Whether you are a lamb lost on a craggy ledge or a city slicker alone in a deep jungle, everything changes when your rescuer appears.
Read more..It’s hard to know what is true anymore! Father, please help me to take hold of what is true in a world that has so much that is false and counterfeit, and to know that your Spirit’s work in me is real,
Read more.."Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 Today's technology lets us connect with anyone at any time. We have to make an effort to NOT be connected. And we expect that when we want a response, we'll get one quickly.
Read more..Sometimes I wake up and wonder if God’s still there. It’s been a while since I talked with him. I get busy with so many things.
Read more..How sweet it is to witness the Savior intimately connecting with His own beloved people! There can be nothing more delightful than being led into this fertile field of delight by the Holy Spirit.
Read more..Thought: When I look for a faithful friend, my first thought will be of Christ Himself, who truly qualifies as my very best friend.
Read more..Imagine…If you had the chance to sit at the feet of Jesus, To look upon His face and deep into His eyes, And listen to every word He had to say. Doesn't the very thought take your breath away? ...
Read more..Righteous Father, I know the cross was a brutal symbol of being cursed. Yet to me it is as precious as it is brutal and it is as beautiful as it was hideous. Through the Cross, you saved me from my sin and showed how much you loved me. Thank you!
Read more..Be blessed today with the peace of Christ. Be blessed today with His peace that is beyond understanding.
Read more..I am writing you today to let you know I am thinking of you. Actually, I am always thinking of you, because you are the apple of my eye.
Read more..God cares for His children so much. He is such an organizer that it is nothing for Him to arrange our lives in such a way so we are available to help people in need.
Read more..God promises to be with us always. In fact, we cannot escape his presence.
Read more..2 Corinthians 5:17-18 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! .
Read more..Each of us has a fantasy that our family will be like the Walton's, an expectation that our dearest friends will be our next of kin. Jesus didn't have that expectation.
Read more..“Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” Ephesians 3:17
Read more..When we have worry, doubt, and fear clutched tightly in our hands and our hearts are ruled by anxiety, God wants to say something to us of this effect, “Let go of your burdens and give them to me. I will put in your hands that are now empty and open...Joy, Peace, and Freedom.”
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