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We have been set free! We are delivered from law, sin, and death. We have been set free to serve God and share in his grace eternally. So how will we use that freedom?
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We have been set free! We are delivered from law, sin, and death. We have been set free to serve God and share in his grace eternally. So how will we use that freedom?
God is with us in our battles. Let us therefore stand firm and be encouraged by the words in James 4:7 that says, “Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will…
Whether you are in a storm, coming out of a storm, or going into one, consider that part of the purpose may be to make you stronger and to prepare you for something in…
We aren’t to be oblivious to the overwhelming challenges that life brings. We are to counterbalance them with long looks at God’s accomplishments.
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, He’s so lucky or her life is so easy?
Trust. It can't be half-hearted. Either it is a full trust or it is clouded with suspicion and doubt. Let's ask for God's wisdom and guidance as we make our choices.
It’s the promise of a life beyond this broken one, a far better life than we have ever known that we must cling to in this uphill journey.
Most of us have dreamed of remodeling our home… that perfect place to entertain.
Eighteen-year-old Mary was devastated when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She observed the challenges her mother faced in finding a job
You can be courageous today because the LORD is with you. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
I will war for you when you are weak and can't go on. Giving to you renewed strength. I will war for you when people are slandering you, with words and assassinating your character…
"...but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God." Philippians 4:6-7
Action Point: Because I have been given authority over the enemy, by faith I will exercise that authority on behalf of others as well as myself, believing God for ultimate victory in each situation.
You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.…
Do you find yourself struggling with your faith? Paul tells us in our scripture reference not to throw away our confident trust in the Lord. Confident trust is the belief that something will happen…
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” So pray! Don’t stop praying! And believe!
We connected on a level where such words were not necessary. , Clear eye contact provided heart contact.
Some people are led to believe that once you become a Christian, everything is magical. "It's not magical, it's an adventure!"
Followers of Christ should seek a godly response to disappointments they face. Since the Lord always has a plan, the wisest reaction is to anticipate the good He can do and await His timing.…
Father, it is my prayer that You will infuse those that are struggling in this area with inner strength. Your Word declares that You are a perfect help in the time of trouble. May…
I am learning that God’s perspective on blessing is so much greater than ours.
God keeps peeling away the layers until the real you is revealed. He uses adversity in your life to scrape away the layers that cover your real life.