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Stress experts tell us that the little stresses, which are short term and temporary, need to be managed and put behind us. If we let them become front and center in our minds they…
Your life is lived in great spiritual warfare, but you are sheltered in the safe refuge of the Almighty. Be at home in the hiding place of Most High. Rest under His wings
Will our trust in the Lord increase as we watch Him use our suffering to make us more Christlike, or will we become bitter and resentful toward Him? In other words, will we rage…
"How can I really love that person?" I encourage you to make a list of those whom you don't like and begin to love them by faith. "By this all men will know you…
Whatever it is that’s troubling you, you’ll get through this. Don’t quit, don’t hide.
When we rely only on our own strength and what we have to give, we quickly become worn out and discouraged. But when we turn to God for His strength and replenishment, we are…
Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.
God spoke the world into existence, and He spoke you into your mother’s womb. Even now, He can speak into the chaos of your life to bring it shape and form (Psalm 51:10 MSG).
The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst
...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
You cannot know what Jesus has said without knowing the Scriptures. His words are there for you to hear, to believe, to receive, and to obey. His words are true words, good words, living…
The first step in our journey of exploring the Holy Spirit in our lives is to allow our minds to be transformed and our hope set fully on the grace that redeemed us from…
Think about a time you experienced unbearable thirst. You probably would have traded anything for a drink. When you finally got your wish, there was nothing that could have tasted better than that cold,…
"Who is the greatest person who ever lived? Who has done more good for mankind than anyone else?" JESUS of Nazareth
Have you experienced family situations such as are described above? What is your immediate reaction when friends or family do not appreciate your experiences? How might your reactions change if you remembered that Jesus,…
Father God, I find it hard to listen because of my pride, self-reliance, busyness, and doubt. You truly are the expert on life, and you know me. You know everything about my life. I…
Hardships are a part of our allotment. They were predestined for us. As surely as the stars are fashioned by His hands and their orbits fixed by Him, so surely are our hardships allotted…
Underline these words: You are not alone. Your family my turn against you, but God won’t. Your friends may betray you, but God won’t.You may feel alone in the wilderness, but you are not.…
Our Lord desperately wants you to present whatever is on your mind to Him so He can become more present in your life. Like a gift tucked way under the Christmas tree, what He…
You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade” Psalm 121:5
God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?
God promises – “I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”