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.
Read more..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,
Read more..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.
Read more..Man needs nothing so much as he needs something to bring life together into total meaning.—E. Stanley Jones
Read more..God opened my eyes to amazing new insights. This year my eyes were opened to the various ways (not just one way) God chose to speak to His followers. Have you noticed them before?
Read more..Do you say, . “I’ll follow, but…” "I’ll obey, however…” “I’ll speak, except…” ? The only One with no buts, excepts or howevers in His life was Jesus and He, living within us, promises to give us the power to present ourselves as living sacrifices, ready and willing to experience all that He is ready to give.
Read more..She understood God loved her. She believed He had her best interest at heart. Connie never doubted His goodness. But she never knew there was an enemy of her soul.
Read more..Little sins do mischief to the tender heart. . A great sin cannot destroy a Christian, but a little sin can make him or her miserable.
Read more..The message of God is the message of grace. Grace that is entirely God’s. God loving. God offering.
Read more..The Bible talks about the aroma that a believer, who is a captive of Jesus Christ gives off.
Read more..Fresh clean water flowing from a mountain! When was the last time you drank from a fresh mountain stream? Or have you ever?
Read more..In recent months I've become painfully aware of acquaintances and close friends facing near-unspeakable tragedy. Their reactions have been as varied as their situations.
Read more..“Come unto me all who are weary and burdened, I shall give you rest.” Matthew: 11:28
Read more..“If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true, (faithful to His Word and righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself” 2 Timothy 2:14
Read more..I grew up wanting to be perfect. I’ve no one else to blame for this
Read more..Remember, friend, we’re called to reflect God’s look of love. Dear one, we need to look upon non-Christians with compassion. We should offer the truth of God’s love gently and respectfully.
Read more..Where are you in this faith journey? Has life dealt you some cruel blows? Do you feel excluded from the in-crowd?
Read more..Thank You, Jesus, that You clean my plate. Thank You that by Your life we may have a new covenant and that we can start fresh every day,
Read more..Are you having difficulty trusting God because of an unfortunate early relationship with your father or mother? If so, I encourage you to do what Roger did.
Read more..“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1 ESV)
Read more..You learn things about God on the mountain top that are different from the things you learn in the valley —
Read more..Jesus is above everything that is—His name is above all, His life is above all, His work is above all, His power is above all,
Read more..What is it that turns my melodies of worship into shrill complaint or depressed moaning? Is it the stress of an overfull calendar?
Read more..Meditate on Psalm 131 to help move toward God’s peace that passes all understanding
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