Lord, Make Me Like That
Lord, Make Me Like That. Like a tree planted by a river, finding a constant source of life and nourishment. Like a tree spreading out its roots to that source, reaching for that which…
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Lord, Make Me Like That. Like a tree planted by a river, finding a constant source of life and nourishment. Like a tree spreading out its roots to that source, reaching for that which…
The story of Christmas is the story of God’s love. A love that was willing to give what was most precious to save a dying world. God so loved, that he gave his Son.
Christmas is coming! There are loved ones to see, gifts to give, baking to share. We prepare our homes for the celebration.
“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw
Matthew 24:35 "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words remain forever".When all else fails, when hope is almost gone, we can come back to the Word of God, which is "quick and powerful…
Do you have someone in your life you’re constantly trying to please? Confess to your heavenly Father today, and ask Him how to seek His approval alone.
Like a ray of light piercing the dark depths of the ocean; God reminds us with His word that nothing can separate us from His Love.
God’s transforming power flows into us when we open our lives to Him. He reorders our lives by His power and for His glory.
My life shall touch a dozen lives Before this day is done, Leave countless marks of good or ill, Ere sets the evening sun. This, the wish I always wish,
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost? To the…
Through all that’s going on within us and around us, God is still there. God is good. Still worthy. Faithful. Still lifting. Caring.
God is so good to remind us that we need to take stock of our thoughts. Thoughts are the seeds in our lives that result in actions and responses. We choose to let them…
Even when there is no comfort to be found in the world, there is comfort in God. There is no need for you to collapse in despair. Go to the Comforter, and ask Him…
My prayer for you is that you recognize the greatness that is on the inside of you. Every one of us has been created with specific intent.
What was the attitude that was in Christ Jesus? “Your attitude should be the same that Chris Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5
Pain brings us back to the basics of our faith. “Do you love Me?” Are you ready to say with me: “Father, you know that I love you.”
I clung to this promise: “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” In moments of panic or despair, I surrendered my feelings to…
One day I thought about the verse, “Keep yourselves in God’s love,” (Jude 21) and I wondered, “How do I keep myself in God’s love?”
We who walk with Christ often experience this tendency toward slave thinking. We grow discouraged in the tough battle of addictions or grief or abuse or self-doubt.
“Not knowing what to do” Means that faith can go about the business of doing what it is meant to do…putting all its focus upon the Lord!
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day.