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.
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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.
The Trustworthy Character of God
Whom do you trust? It isn’t easy to find many people who are true to their word. At some point, we all learn the hard way that anyone other than almighty God can disappoint…
What We Hope For
ThoughtWhile the road ahead of us may be clouded with questions and concerns, we can look back and see the many ways God has acted in our behalf to get us...
The Mercy of the Lord
Psalm 52:8 "I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever." A devotional focusing on the different aspects of what…
Faithful Messengers
Precious Lord, you have redeemed us to God by your blood and are worthy of our praise. You alone deserve our worship. Thank you for making us sons and daughters and bringing angels to…
Storm Survival
"I have said these things that in me you may have peace." How do we have peace amidst life’s binding circumstances?
FIRST PLACE
The people we know will come and go during different seasons throughout our lives. But God remains forever. He is the first and the last.
Fireside Wisdom
What does it mean to abide in Christ. John 15 describes so well the picture of what abiding is.
Anointed but Waiting
Prayer: Help me, Lord, to trust you enough to wait. And to be aware whether your Spirit is whispering, “Go, stay or wait.”Was there a time in your life when God asked you to…
When the Storm Doesn’t Stop
When in a storm can you turn your eyes away from the stormy world and look into the wonder of God? Here are 5 promises you can recite:
Where Peace is Found
Are you looking for peace this Year? Why do many Christians lack peace?
The Wellspring of Peace
Trust Him and your well will never run dry and you too will have a peace beyond all understanding.
Kindness is Contagious
“Be Kind and compassionate one to another”, the Bible tells us. Why not today? It doesn’t have to be a meal—it could be a smile, opening the door for someone, or offering to baby…