Tag: refuge

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2023-10-24

A New Deal

So instead of God waiting for you to mess up, and we all mess up, he provided a way to forgive the mistakes and a Helper to guide your heart and mind to do better.

2023-10-13

One Step at a Time

Oh, how we like to know the details—where we’re going, which path we’ll take, when we’ll get there, and exactly what “there” is.

2023-10-10

On Parade

God has us on parade. Part of our mission is consciously telling people about Christ. Another part of it is unconsciously telling people about Christ.

2023-10-08

Joy in the Journey

God promises to never leave you or forsake you, no matter where your journey takes you.

2023-10-07

Moans and Groans

Thanks to the Holy Spirit who lives within me, my requests are brought to God. When I don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes with moans and groans on my behalf.

2023-10-04

Surrounded by God’s Protection

Living in an increasingly insecure world has its real challenges. Dangers, terrorism, new strains of viruses, economic struggles and broken/displaced families surround us on all sides. In the midst of these tensions ....

2023-10-01

God’s Help during Temptation

As we look back over our spiritual journey we see that the end of our way was the beginning of God's way.

2023-10-01

A Fortunate Lesson

The next time you read your horoscope or crack open a fortune cookie, think about it. God is a jealous god.

2023-09-28

God Our Shield

I have been thinking about God being our shield. The word “shield” also means to protect, guard, defend, shelter, and screen. God protects us from harm’s way, guards us from danger, defends us against accusations, shelters us when we are weak, and screens everything that comes our way.

2023-09-28

You are God’s Chosen Servant

Always remember—God has chosen you! You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and make you a blessing.

2023-09-27

The Side Effects of Fear

What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death? Everybody will face such realities at some point.

2023-09-27

The Real God in the Midst of Real Pain

God did not rescue Jesus from the temptations of the Evil One. He gave Him power to resist. What do you do when you lose your dreams?

2023-09-24

What An Idiot

What do people need besides our critical comments? Dear God, Help me extend grace and patience to others just as I hope you will do towards me. Amen.

2023-09-24

You Want To Quit?

Quit giving up on yourself before you get started. You are already victorious! Quit counting yourself out. You are stronger than you think!

2023-09-22

Top 10 Ways Not to Hear From God

1. Take no time for margins in your life. Fill your life with so much activity that there is no room to "Be still, cease striving, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). When we live in the tyranny of the urgent, we can be so busy that two-way conversation with God is not a priority. 2. Don't admit that you have any needs.

2023-09-14

Within Reach

Is God calling you to be a comfort to someone? Don’t shoo the thought away when their name enters your head. Pray for them. Then call them,

2023-09-07

Grace to You

When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalm 27:8 (NKJV)

2023-09-05

Feeling or Fact: What Will You Stand On?

Questions: Have you been struggling with despair? Are you relying on feelings instead of fact? How can you affirm God’s truth in your life today?

2023-09-04

His Weakest are Indispensable

Do you sometimes feel like you are not needed? You are. Paul explains that the body of Christ includes many parts — all needed and necessary.

2023-08-31

Win the Argument Yet Lose

There are times when one thinks they’ve won an argument but still wind up the loser in the end. The loss comes from not watching the tongue.

2023-08-30

Rocky Place

If you are in the shifting sands of life right now, seek out Jesus. He will be your rock, your stronghold, your refuge.

2023-08-30

The Easy Yoke

When I was young I thought a godly life meant avoiding things that others in town enjoyed freely. I was on the outside looking in as my youthful peers spoke of their first cigarette, drink, and engagements with girls. Their lives seemed carefree, and mine a burden.

2023-08-28

SEEK MY FACE

Once a newborn infant starts to seek your face, the relationship journey begins. These precious bundle takes comfort in connecting with you and being in your loving arms,

2023-08-28

Let Us Bow Down

Worship is more than our heart, soul, and words offered to God. It's our posture. When we understand the grace he has given us to be called his children, what else can we do but bow down.

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