2023-03-13
Love in Action
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
Read more..“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
Read more..Untested faith may be real faith, but it is sure to be immature faith. It is likely to remain immature as long as it never faces difficulties. When all things seem against it, faith often prospers. Storms are faith's illuminators.
Read more..God wants us to make a conscious effort to control our words. But it will require us to dig deeper to find the root cause.
Read more..Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day. Here is one of my favorite examples of this beautiful circle effect.
Read more..What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
Read more..In today's world it is virtually impossible to avoid stress. Almost everyone is carrying some amount of it, in varying degrees.
Read more..Relying on God takes practice. Seeking Him daily through prayer and asking for what we need for the day means we must trust Him to provide. As we learn to trust in His daily provision, the anxieties of our own efforts are lessened.
Read more..Many Christians struggle with waiting. So why might the Lord have us delay? One reason is to protect us.
Read more..Today: Read Psalm 23 afresh. What is the Lord saying to you in the midst of your life? Trust him to lead you from this day forward — all the days of your life!
Read more..Holy God, Thank you for knowing me and going with me through all my days. Please make your presence known to me this day as I seek to honor you in what I do and say. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, I ask this. Amen.
Read more..Have you felt the nudge to yield your plans, wishes and burdens to God?
Read more..My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts more like Christ. As a result, I can live the abundant life he promised.
Read more..It was time for my annual self-evaluation. The past year was busier than usual, but busyness does not always translate into more successes.
Read more..Take a 15-minute break and walk and talk with God about the neediness you are feeling today. Release others from filling that for you and ask God to meet the needs of your heart from His great supply.
Read more.."You are all around me--in front and in back--and have put your hand on me." Psalm 139:5 Pause and listen as His Majesty whispers ever so gently,
Read more..“David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets.” 2 Samuel 7:14
Read more..Lord, you know how easily I can lose hope during trials. Help me trust in and through you so that I regain the hope I need to persevere.
Read more..Psalm 25:4 & 5 “Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.”
Read more..How about you? Will you give up the simple ways to embrace the deeper, richer foolishness of God?
Read more..We've all struggled with life’s adversities to some extent. In John 14:27 Jesus says “Peace I leave with you; my peace [shalom] I give you. Heavenly Father, protect my heart from trouble and help me to pursue your presence.
Read more..Question: What will your hands be busy with today? Do you feel grateful for the tasks at hand? Is there joy in doing what’s on your list today?
Read more..Your goal is not to know every detail of the future. Your goal is to hold the hand of the One who does; and never, ever let go!
Read more..Do you ever get angry or frustrated because God isn’t giving you what you want? Are you mad because He isn’t giving you what you think you need?
Read more..“Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions” 1 John 3:18
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