God’s Grace
All the Grace I need He freely gives. I am flawed. Every day I miss the mark. I lose patience and say things the wrong way which means I shouldn’t have said them at…
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Jesus: Our Intimate Friend
We cannot earn Jesus Christ’s love and friendship. He takes the initiative, reaches out, and draws into fellowship those who are willing. None of us are worthy, but we are privileged to live in…
Blessing of Belonging and Worth
Come to be blessed by your Father and Creator. According to God's Word, you are very special, You are created, crafted and designed by God your Father. He planned for you before He said,…
I’m Hungry
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew
My Refuge and My Shield
Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word. While people can be disloyal and misguided, God's…
Wonderful Promises
Prayer: Forgive me, Heavenly Father, for my sins. Purify my heart and cast out any foothold the devil may have in me because of my sin. Empower me to holiness and accept my life…
A New Heart
God is in the business of changing hearts. We would be wrong to think this change happens overnight. But we would be equally wrong to assume change never happens at all.
Unto the Least of These
“He will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” Matthew 25:45
No Secrets about This Life
God has kept no secrets about this life. He has told us that we will experience
In the Palm of God’s Hand
Have you ever needed to make note of a phone number or some reminder and without any paper, written it in the palm of your hand so you won’t forget? I have and God…
God is Mysterious
There’s much about God we don’t understand. Why didn’t He stop the earthquake or the tsunami? Why doesn’t He protect innocent children? Why do the wicked prosper? C.S. Lewis writes: "You can’t analyze God.…
Don’t Make it Too Personal
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone…
God’s Ways Are Right
God knows what is best. No struggle will come your way apart from his purpose, presence, and permission. What encouragement this brings! You are never the victim of nature or the prey of fate.
Open My Heart
Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care.
Overcomers Blessing
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that
A New Chapter for Your Life
The anxious heart says, “There’s trouble out there!” So you don’t sleep well. You don’t laugh often. Misfortune lurks... it’s just a matter of time.
What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You?
“What do you want me to do for you?” Matthew 20: 32 Jesus was on
The Stronghold of Cold Love
We each need people who love us, who are committed to us in spite of our imperfections. The fullness of Christ will not come without Christians standing with each other in love. We are…
A Sense of Wonder
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to