My life is often seen in hindsight. When I am going through something, my focus is on the here and now. After the dust settles, then I have time to reflect. It is often then that I see God’s hand prints all over what happened.
Read more..We read in God’s Word that He wants us to talk to Him, but also that He speaks.
Read more..“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2
Read more..Each time I dive into studying the scriptures I learn something new about God and/or myself.
Read more..“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.” Philippians 2:14
Read more..What do you do when you encounter a negative atmosphere? “But You are a shield around me, O LORD; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head.” Psalm 3:3
Read more..What forms your idea of God? Childhood memories, personal experiences, and unmet expectations can create a skewed picture of God.
Read more..What if God’s only gift to you were his grace to save you? Would you be content?
Read more..The world's wisdom, great as it may be cannot begin to measure up to the divine wisdom available to one who faithfully reads, studies, and meditates upon God's Word
Read more..How do I respond to the inexplicable events God allows? Do I trust my truly loving heavenly Father as much as Isaac trusted Abraham?
Read more..One reason God doesn’t give you the full picture of his plans for your life is that you may be overwhelmed by what you see.One reason God doesn’t give you the full picture of his plans for your life is that you may be overwhelmed by what you see.
Read more..What happened to Lot. He allowed little sins in his life to go unchecked. They weren’t major, shocking kinds of sins--just “little” sins. But they were steadily eroding his moral character, until finally the sordid incident recorded here burst the dam.
Read more..How often do we ignore the “small sins” that seem to be of minimal importance?
Read more..Thought: Is there someone you depend on and for what? Then decide if you are expecting them to replace God’s job or not.
Read more..“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. “ Ephesians 1:18
Read more..God is a better source of comfort to turn to than any friends or family members. He will never let us down, and that is seen through the promise to give us with the Holy Spirit while we are here on earth apart from him.
Read more..Today's Thought: I'll be more concerned about being yielded to the moment-by-moment direction and control of God's Holy Spirit than about discovering my spiritual gift(s).
Read more..“a living hope.” It’s not a future hope; it’s a hope that it is with us right now. We were utterly lost, condemned to die, and through Jesus we’re reborn to hope and life eternal.
Read more..You may be willing to stop being God's child. But God is not willing to stop being your Father.
Read more..God is fully aware of our needs and will be faithful to meet them. His mercies are available to us every single day.
Read more..God has a unique way of putting a dream in your heart that terrifies you. Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Read more..Has something rocked the foundation of what you thought you understood as your life or way of life?
Read more..Christians ought to have a courageous spirit so we will glorify the Lord by enduring trials in a heroic manner. If we are fearful and fainthearted, it will dishonour his God.
Read more..I implore you today not to take trusting God lightly. He will always be by your side. He is a source of strength in our times of weakness. He is a shield and a buckler whenever we find ourselves in danger.
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