Tag: refuge

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2026-07-03

Under Authority

Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.

2026-06-30

Believe and Be Saved

It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?

2026-06-30

Who’s Right vs. What’s Right

It is easy to get caught up in who's right instead of what's right. God will give us opportunities to choose what's right versus who's right, as He continues to mold us to be more like Himself.

2026-06-29

More than Faithful

Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.

2026-06-28

We All Need Somebody

We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so freeing to be able to know that we have people in our corner that are genuinely concerned about us and our well-being. Continue reading --->

2026-06-27

Crockpots and Microwaves

In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.

2026-06-26

The Light of God’s Face

God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you all along.

2026-06-26

Make Friends with Whatever’s Next

As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.”

2026-06-24

Master Gardener Advice

Is your faith withered like flowers on a hot summer day? Advice from our Master Gardener: meditate on God’s word and trust in him.

2026-06-22

The Slow Burn of Insecurity

What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down if we don’t learn how to identify them.

2026-06-21

A Good Dad is “There” for His Children

Today is my first Father’s Day without a father. For thirty-one years I had one. I had one of the best. But now he’s gone.

2026-06-19

Hearing from God

The other day I was asked, “How do you hear from God through His word? Although I try to read the Bible, it seems dry and old.”

2026-06-19

God is Father to the Fatherless

“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” A glimpse of God’s goodness changes us. If He is only slightly stronger than us, why pray? If He has limitations, questions, and hesitations, then you might as well pray to the Wizard of Oz.

2026-06-17

Being in God’s Thoughts

In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.

2026-06-15

The Value of Pain

The Value of Pain You can't bring a cup of cold water to someone if you've never thirsted You can't heal a heart if your heart's never been broken You can't forgive a sin that you've never done Or you never thought you could do

2026-06-14

It’s All about You, Jesus

I learned that I (and you) can’t live the Christian life. It is impossible. And I learned that’s precisely why we need Christ in us!

2026-06-08

Work For Peace

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 2:26 At times I have to remind myself of this.

2026-06-07

Are You Choosing Chaos?

There are places and times when we feel we need extra wisdom, insight, guidance and strength. We long for understanding in situations that seem confusing. We need revelation when truth is being hidden or skewed.

2026-06-05

What is Your standard for Living?

As my mind was being renewed, my values and standards began to line up with God’s will.

2026-06-02

Remind Me Who You Are to Me Lord…

You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 You are my Strength…The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8