2023-07-28
Nurturing a Quiet Soul
Meditate on Psalm 131 to help move toward God’s peace that passes all understanding
Read more..Meditate on Psalm 131 to help move toward God’s peace that passes all understanding
Read more..When I say, "I love You Jesus," it is because at some point, long before I knew Him, before I could discern His voice or recognize His influence in my life, His love was drawing me to His heart.
Read more..I just moved into the hood. Parenthood that is. I’ve never been this tired, nor have I ever felt this much love in my entire life. If you’ve got a little one (or many kids) yourself, you know exactly what I am talking about. The book of Esther is quite interesting to me because it does not mention God even once.
Read more..“Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do. Remember that the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank Him for His answers. If you do this you ...
Read more..Every time we choose faith in our intimidating circumstances, we are winning the battle. Day by day we can pick up the smooth stones and hurl them at the giants in front of us—toppling them to the ground.
Read more..Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness, for the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit in your life? If so, you can claim that fullness and power right now by faith.
Read more..God doesn’t just want a part of us ? He wants all of us! Half-hearted service will not meet our spiritual needs.
Read more..In order to hold on to God through any trial or temptation, commit to trust and follow Him all of your days. Lay claim to His promises: The unchanging Lord and Savior (Hebrews 13:8) is committed to caring for you in all circumstances (1 Peter 5:7) and will never leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
Read more..Prayer: Righteous Father, please help me guard my heart and be wise enough not to place things into it that would rob it of its devotion to you.
Read more..The problem is not my mouth but my heart. Proverbs 4:23 says "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life."
Read more..What is it that we declare about the Lord? Do we, like David, declare “He alone is my refuge, my place of safety”? Do we declare that “He is my God, and I trust him”?
Read more..This past week I’ve had to pray with people battling heavy odds against cancer, children’s health issues, relationship problems, addictions, emotional distress, a burnt down house and many other issues. They all felt overwhelmed and that the odds were stacked against them. Are you too struggling against overwhelming odds today?
Read more..Do you feel the passionate heart connection that marks worship? Each day your Abba Father in Heaven awaits that type of connection with you.
Read more..Our frame of reference comes from a variety of circumstances and situations: upbringing, environment, health/wellness, family unit, economic status, culture, safety, tragedy, disasters and the list goes on.
Read more..A lot of people talk about right and wrong these days, as if they were random or variable things. If no absolute truth exists, then the powerful determine what justice is.
Read more..Don’t make the same mistake as the Israelites. Go straight to the Lord when you have a need. He is the only One who can provide for you.
Read more.."He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." Psalm 62:6 Friend, it's a harsh world some, maybe you, might be facing. Lean on Jesus the Rock to get you through.
Read more..God knows that instant gratification will spoil me for the best in life, that settling for second best will often cause heartache, that lack of self-discipline will make me soft instead of strong.
Read more..How Do We Wait? Waiting is not necessarily resignation from all activity; it is submission to God's better idea.
Read more..Dear Father, I want to trust you even when I don’t understand. I believe that you are lovingly and thoughtfully putting together this life-package for me. I want to know you in a deeper way.
Read more..When we all do our part in the body of Christ, everyone gets a job, everyone gets honored and everyone's important.
Read more..I will never be able to live the Christian life through my own self-efforts. My only hope for victory, power and fruitfulness is to trust Christ to live His resurrection life in and through me.
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