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When You Don’t Know What to Pray
Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"
Alone with God
There is no true holiness, no clothing with the Holy Spirit and with power, without being alone daily with God.
Chains of Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself needing to be perfect in everything, never allowing people or for that matter, God to see your flaws?
Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else
“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.
Confession Is Good for the Soul
Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.
Greatly Mistaken
When it comes to eternal matters, the consequences for being wrong are severe. We all share the same problem. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the…
You Are Unique
We shouldn’t waste a precious minute of life doing things that don’t matter if that means the most important thing we can do is left undone.
Comfort in the Storm
A few nights ago, I had to comfort our cat, Raven, during a thunderstorm. She’s
He Is Faithful To Lead Us
He will keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on Him, because you trust in Him (Isaiah 26:3).
The Shepherd’s Voice
Being known by and knowing the Shepherd implies that, not only do they know His voice, but they have an intimate understanding of the way He thinks
The Blame Game’s Source
Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?
Alarms in Your Life
A fit of anger. Uncontrolled debt. A guilty conscience. Icy relationships. Alarms in your life. When they go off, how do you respond?
Fighting Our Rescue Swimmer
Many people will never grab hold of God's outstretched hand. No matter how deep the waters become around them, they will refuse to be saved. They may refuse this because of fear, pride, or…
An Open Line to God
"God's power to live a holy life and be a fruitful witness is released by faith, based on His faithfulness and the authority of God's Word."
Confident In God’s Promises
What giants are you facing today? Meditate on the greatness or "bigness" of God. How do your problems compare?
Having Faith
Pray that God will give you peace in place of worry, filling you with faith instead.
Love Notes and Never Forgetting
I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.
Declaring War on Ungratefulness and Grumbling
God Has a Problem with Grumblers. Paul warned, "Nor let us . . grumble, as [Israel] did, and were destroyed by the destroyer" (1 Corinthians 10:9-10).
God Loves You
“God loves you” is a deeply profound statement that will change your life if you will let it. Dare to explore with me the depth of this love.
Trusting the Lord
How much do you trust the Lord? Better yet, how much of yourself have you entrusted to the Lord?
The Hidden Place
“Consider your hidden life with God,” Oswald Chambers also said. That hidden life will bear up in the darkest seasons. T
The Power of Time
Every minute spent in prayer is valuable. If ten minutes is all the time you can give, see what you can do in that time. Most people can spare more time. If you will…