Even before we were born, God had a purpose for our lives and there are good works He needs us to do on this earth. On the other hand, there is an Accuser, an enemy of our souls, who does his best to keep us from fulfilling our purpose.
Read more..Worry is the burlap bag of burdens. It’s overflowing with “whaddifs” and “howells.” Whaddif after all my dieting, I find that lettuce is fattening and chocolate isn’t? Howell we pay our baby’s tuition?”
Read more..We didn’t evolve from goo to the zoo, to you. We are a direct creation from the hand of God and we are wonderfully made. Never underestimate the power and creativity of the hand of God.
Read more..“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133
Read more..This is the Jesus I worship, the One who feels our pain and meets us in its midst.
Read more..By setting my internal thermostat on God’s truths, what a difference it makes to my outlook. The whole day works better.
Read more..Have you ever been set free from something only to find yourself going right back to it? It can become a chaotic cycle.
Read more..God says, “Trust Me. Don’t try to figure out what is happening. Simply trust Me and thank Me in advance for the good that will come out of it all.”
Read more..No matter what trial you are facing in your life today; God is there overfilling your cup with His Mercy and His Grace.
Read more..Florida is famous for sinkholes that appear overnight, without warning. However, sinkholes are the culmination of a long process. The ground water dries up and the earth loses its support. Everything caves in and an ugly pit is formed.
Read more..Father, help me to be sensitive to the deep spiritual need of those I come in contact with. May I willingly share with them the one who is capable of releasing them from their bondage to sin. Amen.
Read more..If you really believed there was nowhere else to turn but Jesus, how would your life change?
Read more..None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus. Who would want to miss a chance to do that? Continue reading...
Read more..When we focus on God, we are in a better position to grow in maturity and godliness. When our suffering persists, the Lord may also have other purposes in mind:
Read more.."When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 Read on...
Read more..When facing stormy weather we seek refuge. Somewhere protected. Somewhere safe. When facing a life storm it is the same.In several of the Psalms the Lord is referred to as our refuge.
Read more..Questions: When God calls you, are you ready to hear and obey? How can you prepare your mind and heart?
Read more.."Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God." Psalm 43:4
Read more..The Holy Spirit is our mind's gate. The gate code is the Word of God. Whenever something rattles our thoughts, we should ask, does it jibe with what I know to be Truth?
Read more..When we do come back, God doesn’t just forgive us; He dresses us up with a new identity, He clothes us in a rob of righteousness. He shows us we are loved and that we belong.
Read more..I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness alone.
Read more..This broken planet offers sorrows of every kind. After being hit over and over with tribulations, how easy it would be to lay down and give up!
Read more..Your fear simply reveals a place where you aren’t yet trusting in Jesus. Don’t stay stuck in your fear,
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