Finding Joy in Difficulties?
I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged
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Precious Promises
God has given us precious promises. He has declared them to us because He wants us to know His heart, share His nature, escape corruption, build our faith, give us hope, and perfect us…
Walk in the Light
There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?
Alone with God
There is no true holiness, no clothing with the Holy Spirit and with power, without being alone daily with God.
Three Uncomfortable Words
It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.
He Provides Companionship
Father, You know all the lonely hearts that are reading this devotional. Reveal Your love for them by showing them that someone cares for them. Thank You! Amen.
Reap in Joy
...go forth with a burdened heart sharing the precious seed of the Word of God, proclaiming that most joyful news ever announced
When Facing Life’s Mountains
Wouldn’t it be great if it were easy to do God’s will? But sometimes it seems as if a mountain stands between us and what we’ve been called to do. Read: Zechariah 4:1-9
Bitter Hearts
When tempted to react angrily to someone else, ask the Holy Spirit to help you exercise self-control and look at that person with compassion.
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?
Keep a Soft Heart
Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.
The Trust Factor
Trust is an important element in relationships if they are to develop-- whether it is marriage, family or career. The Bible tells us to trust God. To lean and be confident in Him.
Confident In God’s Promises
What giants are you facing today? Meditate on the greatness or "bigness" of God. How do your problems compare?
His Timing
Many of us are experiencing challenging times right now. Frustration rises as we pray and anxiously await answers from the Lord. Tempers are flaring and many are probably contemplating giving up and letting go…
How to Grow Strong in Your Weakness
None of us likes to be weak, do we? From small up we’ve been trained to “be strong.” “Show them that you can do 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).
Be Confident in God’s Ability More Than Your Own
Our confidence is not in our ability but in God’s ability. How would things change in your life if you traded self-confidence for God confidence?
God is For Me
Gods' kingdom needs you. The poor need you; the lonely need you; the church needs you…. the cause of God needs you. You are part of the purposes He is working out in the world
Thank You, Jesus
Thank you, Jesus . . . for allowing me to know You! You have given me Your Word so that I may know You. This isn’t a casual relationship but an intimate, personal, all-consuming…
Prayer to Thirst for God
“O, God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You…”
Works of Beauty
We are not created to be merely admired by others. God intends that we are to imitate Him by helping to produce other works of art.