“What am I going to do?” How many times have we all uttered this cry of despair? Sometimes the storms of life come without letup; they seem endless, successively crashing against us until we feel as though we can’t take any more. In those times of desperation, Psalm 62 offers three valuable lessons.
Read more..I keep forgetting the important truths of Scripture—truths that should be ready in my hand like a sword in the midst of a raging battle.
Read more..Lift Up Your Soul: Dearest Lord, I pray that I may surrender a little more each day to Your use, and trust more and more in Your mercy and love — that I can lift up my glass for You to fill with Your presence.
Read more..Father God, today I ask You to forgive me for the places in my heart where I have allowed Your peace to be pushed aside by my own self issues.
Read more..People “hit rock bottom” when they reach the lowest point of their lives and realize they have nothing else to lose. For some, it’s the only place they can clearly see themselves
Read more..You shouldn't struggle on your own because, like a sheep, most likely it will be beyond your capability to get right again no matter how hard you try. Press the call button and seek out the Shepherd. He will have compassion and help you get on your feet again, or carry you until you’re strong enough to do so.
Read more..God chooses to know us and be actively involved in the trials and triumphs of each day with us. How will today, or tomorrow, be different because you are aware of his presence and companionship?
Read more..“But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14 Keep on praying for your loved one to return to God.
Read more..Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.
Read more..There will be hard times, but God gives Christians everything necessary for following Him. And His grace will always prove more than sufficient
Read more..I put a lot of thought into figuring out God’s will for my life. I think we all need to remember that God will lead us when we need to move. His Spirit will show us the way.
Read more..God will never run out of goodness. Everything He made (and makes) is good. Father, thank You for being totally good, that there is no shadow of evil in You! Your goodness is everywhere. Help us become aware of Your goodness and be amazed. Amen.
Read more..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.
Read more..It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?
Read more..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.
Read more..Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.
Read more..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 --->
Read more..In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.
Read more..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.
Read more..As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.”
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.”
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