Look of Compassion
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.
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Who Am I? What Am I Here For?
Where are you in this faith journey? Has life dealt you some cruel blows? Do you feel excluded from the in-crowd?
A Clean Plate
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,
God is a Loving God
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.
Thirsty for God
“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…
The Mountain Top and the Valley
You learn things about God on the mountain top that are different from the things you learn in the valley —
Squawking or Singing
What is it that turns my melodies of worship into shrill complaint or depressed moaning? Is it the stress of an overfull calendar?
Nurturing a Quiet Soul
Meditate on Psalm 131 to help move toward God’s peace that passes all understanding
You Don’t Know What You are Missing
What are non-believers missing out on? What do we have that they don't have?
The Hand that Holds My Hand
Every time we choose faith in our intimidating circumstances, we are winning the battle. Day by day we can pick up the smooth stones and hurl them at the giants in front of us—toppling…
Why God is Smiling at You
God is pleased with us based on what Christ did for us; never because of what we do for God.
Hunger and Thirst
Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness, for the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, you can claim that fullness and power right now by faith.
Friend of the Poor
When we get quiet before God and sit at His feet, we are reminded of Jesus, a friend of sinners and a friend of the poor.
STEPS and STOPS
We can never determine all the why’s of God’s leading. But we know this . . . His own, silent answer to our why’s have a greater meaning than we could ever comprehend.
You’re Not Alone
Have you ever gone to the grocery on an empty stomach? You’re a sitting duck when you do. When you’re lonely, you do the same in life.
If Only God Would Tell Me Why
Dear Father, I want to trust you even when I don’t understand. I believe that you are lovingly and thoughtfully putting together this life-package for me. I want to know you in a deeper…
What You Think about God
It is so important that we have the Biblical image of God and not someone else’s.
A Right Spirit
When you think of biblical characters whose hearts were right and who followed hard after God, who tops your list? For me, it’s David.
Yielded Heart
Yield: To relinquish control to someone or something; To give something up to someone else; The opposite of being in control or in charge.