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The Intimacy of Total Reliance
Would you consider yourself self-sufficient? Most people would say yes, because from childhood through adulthood, culture teaches us to be self-sustaining individuals.
There is Room
Where do You need Jesus to make room for you? Where are you called to make room for someone else?
She Forgot to Worry
"Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
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?"
What Do You Do With Worry?
Sometimes things seem big. Sometimes things are big! Yet God tells us to worry about nothing! It seems impossible to us. “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything: tell God your needs and…
Victory over Worry
A lot of our stress and discouragement is caused either by unfounded or maybe even real fears and anxieties.
Struggles in Faith
Are you facing an inner spiritual battle? Lord, strengthen me with Your Word to fight the good fight against the sin which creeps into my life.
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,
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
Let Jesus Violate Your Expectations
Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.
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.”
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Get Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Hang In There
Are you discouraged as a parent? Hang in there. Are you pessimistic about your job? Roll up your sleeves and go at it again. No communication in your marriage? Give it one more shot…
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Trust in the Wait
Psalm 33:13-22 • The Lord has all-encompassing knowledge of every detail of your circumstances. • He has complete understanding of the motives and intentions of everyone involved in your situation.
9 Verses for Fighting Fear
A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years…
Does God See the Pain I’m Facing?
Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in…
East from West, God Wants You
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
Mine, Mine
Thought: Is there something you are clinging to, claiming it is rightfully yours? Will you give it to God