God Knows You by Name
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What is Your Hail?
Sometimes, we see trials as black cloud-shapes of the enemy, but not every black cloud contains an enemy. What is your hail? your cloud?
God’s Love
Diana says she’s not afraid of her past. In fact, her dramatic change speaks volumes about God’s love.
The Things We Take for Granted
Life is full of the unexpected. You never know what is going to happen next. I knew it was going to be a challenging day when I saw water bubbling up by the sidewalk…
Forever Faithful
Lord, thank You for being so faithful. Please heal my wandering heart. Strengthen my faith and make me steadfast in my pursuit of You. Amen.
After What I Did, Can God Use Me Again?
When we have sinned, we are prone to think that, even though God forgives us, our life of service is finished. Our reputation is ruined. We’re a complete failure. Satan wants us to live…
Worthy is the Lamb
No one else did what Jesus did. Therefore no one else is worthy of our worship. Only Jesus, together with God the Father — the Savior and Creator of the world — is worthy…
Waiting on God
Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
Are People Asking Questions?
When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
Living One Day at a Time
What troubles are you facing today? What are you worrying about? A quick read through of Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus speaks against worry, will act as a powerful faith booster and a stress-buster! A…
Unconsumed
There is so much more to know and experience of GOD than what we are currently aware of.
Brotherly Love
“I know the kind of life you’re living and the friends you’re running with don’t know the Bible - it could be, you’re the only Bible they’ll read. You’re the only Jesus they’ll see.”
Double Minded, Me?
The LORD has prompted me in the past not to be double-minded. At the time I was a bit hurt and said "Surely not I?"
It is Not the End!
There are times in life when God seems far away and we wonder why he is not speaking to us. Why can’t we feel His warmth?
Victory over Worry
A lot of our stress and discouragement is caused either by unfounded or maybe even real fears and anxieties.
The Old Apple Tree
Father, thank You for producing fruit in and through us. Enable us to grow our roots deep into the knowledge of Your love so we will produce fruit
All Your Plans and Paths
The successful, fruitful, joyful Christian who lives a supernatural life is one whose thoughts are focused on our wonderful God and His attributes,
Growling Like a Bear
To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing…
Breaking Point
If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
A Pasture for the Soul
With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.
Adhesive Qualities in a Marriage
Marriage is a deliberate commitment to stick together. It is not based on emotional, physical or psychic attraction.
Build Wisely
A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
The Secret to a Joyful Life
How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?