February 7, 2020
Storms of Our Own Making
God’s Storms...Get our attention; Humble us; Lead us to repentance; Align our life with His plans.
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February 6, 2020
Problems Have a Purpose
God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems. My dying dad in West Texas.
Read more..January 30, 2020
Worthy of Praise
Thought. What we know about God is confined to our small brains, our limited experiences, our willingness to read about the great deeds of God in Scripture, and our hearing of his incredible work through the lives of older Christians.
Read more..January 29, 2020
Abundant Life for the Asking
If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also. Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith.
Read more..January 28, 2020
Everything You Need
You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner, and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need.
Read more..January 22, 2020
Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay
Be encouraged that even if you are facing hard times, God has a plan for your life. He can and will use your weakness and fragility for His glory. Whether your clay jar is being tested or retired to the back of cabinet like my old piece of pottery, spread the inner dwelling Good News right where you are today.
Read more..January 19, 2020
Be Spirit-Led
Father so often we take for granted the tools you have given us to help us live a holy life that is pleasing to you. I pray that we will begin to examine our own ways, our motives, our thoughts and our desires.
Read more..January 18, 2020
Rejoice in Hope
You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It will not be disappointed, but will see its final reward.
Read more..January 11, 2020
Underneath: Everlasting Arms
Susan was broken-hearted. She had just lost her first child at birth. The trauma of that experience had affected her relationship with her husband and with everyone else around her. She had become cynical and moody. She blamed God
Read more..January 8, 2020
Slow Down: Work in Progress
Often we are impatient with the speed with which God works. Christ followers are taught that spiritual growth is a lifetime affair.
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