That’s It?
Any time I think I can live the Christian life in my own strength, I’m in trouble. When I’m tempted to do it my way, to tough it out or go at it alone,…
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Danger of Self Reliance
When I try to do it on my own, I miss out on God’s strength and wisdom. Here is a prayer from the writer of Psalms 139 that helps to motivate me to move…
Satan’s Strategies
The devil doesn’t limit his efforts to preventing faith. He also works diligently to deceive believers by feeding us discouraging thoughts: he insinuates God doesn’t care when we’re going through difficulties and suggests He’s…
Our Wilderness Wanderings
The pandemic has exposed a truth the comforts of the modern world so often conceal — our earthly lives are a wilderness wandering.
Endurance and Encouragement
Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." He is with you when…
When I Call to You
I believe three things are important: 1) honesty in our prayer life with God, 2) confidence that God hears and cares even when our prayers sizzle with pain and frustration, and 3) genuine praise…
How to be Sure God Listens to Your Prayers
There are times when God answers prayer as soon as we pray. Other times we have to wait for them to be answered. Sometimes is answer is “No”, like all good parents, He gives…
Inside This Trust
Whatever comes your way, whatever crosses your path, in your heart you must say and believe, “Lord, I trust you with this, completely, this is in Your hands, Your perfect hands.”
God Speaks in Our Despair
When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold the pillars firm.
Lean on Jesus
When you feel like you don’t have the strength, the energy, the grace, or the love to do what he’s asking you to do, rely on the Holy Spirit.
Give Your Fears to Your Father
God did not take the cross away from Jesus, but he did take away the fear.
The Peace of His Presence
Verses with God's promises. God's peace is one of the benefits of our covenant relationship with Him.
Think About
Think About In the quiet moments of a peaceful morning walk I let my thoughts drift heavenward My thoughts are filled with You I think about Your majesty
A Far Greater Gift
“I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). We need that reminder. We all need that reminder, for all of us need hope
Prayer for Guidance?
Does the maze of life have you in its rushing and running grasp today? Do you need calm in your being and direction in your steps? God promises to give you exactly that. Let…
God’s Deep Love for You
“For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Sometimes the Lord Sends an Adversary
When we recognize that all of God’s Providence is filtered through love, we know how to accept and face the adversary which He sends.
How Long, Oh Lord?
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1
Needing Peace?
Our sense of peace can be dislodged and replaced by turmoil and confusion before we even realize it. God’s Word puts it simply.
The Secret of Being Content
Paul focused on eternal life, the love of God, and the forgiveness of sins. What he had in Christ was far greater than what he didn’t have in life!
God, the One and Only
Jesus is God's greatest message. He not only proclaims and declares God's love, mercy, and grace, he has made it known. Only Jesus can display God to us fully, for he is one with…