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2020-05-24

Running the Race

Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.

2020-05-23

God Can Speak into the Chaos of Your Life

God spoke the world into existence, and He spoke you into your mother’s womb. Even now, He can speak into the chaos of your life to bring it shape and form (Psalm 51:10 MSG).

2020-05-23

When Life Isn’t Fair

“It is not your job to change everyone’s mind. It is your job to obey and do whatever He is calling you to do. Keep yielded to Him and open the door to others,

2020-05-19

Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Does Jesus’ assurance encourage you to keep knocking on Heaven’s door, audaciously petitioning God for all your needs? Prayer is our privilege and communication channel to our Father. It is a relational necessity for Christ-followers.

2020-05-19

Praying with Confidence

How do you pray with confidence? How do you know if God will answer your prayers? Four key words answer this question:

2020-05-18

Download

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" Matthew 7:7.

2020-05-17

Remember What He Has Done

A few years ago in my journey toward healthy living, I came to a game-changing realization. Despite my efforts to the contrary, I was a very unstable person.

2020-05-13

As Near as Our Next Breath

Don’t assume God is watching from a distance. Isolation creates a downward cycle of fret. Choose instead to be the person who clutches the presence of God with both hands.

2020-05-12

Christ Gives Me Strength

“I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

2020-05-05

Three Things to Believe Today

You cannot know what Jesus has said without knowing the Scriptures. His words are there for you to hear, to believe, to receive, and to obey. His words are true words, good words, living words, whole words, righteous words.

2020-05-04

Suffering

What is suffering? Elisabeth Elliot describes suffering asn “wanting what you don’t have and having what you don’t want.”

2020-05-02

Knots in the Sail

The book of Acts shows that, when believers are filled with the Spirit, they’re anything but stationary. They speak God’s Word boldly. They endure persecution. They care for and do good to others. Being filled with the Spirit goes beyond brimming with joy, peace, self-control, and the like. He produces action.

2020-05-02

The Covid Road

You can walk the Covid road knowing the peace that is absolutely beyond understanding. It’s God’s sure promise.

2020-04-30

God’s Power on Display

God says to each of us, “I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.” Lord, show me how big you are. Help me see you for who you really are. Amen.

2020-04-29

No Fear!

What happens when you allow fear to intrude into your life? When you begin to trust your own strength a little too much?

2020-04-28

More than a Helper

I have never seen the Spirit with my eyes, but he bears witness with my spirit that I am his.

2020-04-27

Don’t Leave Me

Do you feel a bit lost right now? It’s okay. If Jesus is with you, you are never alone. Call out to the Holy Spirit to comfort you and guide you. He’ll grasp your hand. You can count on it.

2020-04-27

God Surrounds Us

Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.

2020-04-26

In the Face of Adversity

Paul’s strength did not come from self-confidence but from confidence in God’s power. He stood in Jesus’ righteousness.

2020-04-26

Sanctified Trials

Real growth in grace is the result of sanctified trials. God often takes away our comforts and our privileges in order to make us better Christians. He trains His children, not in dwellings of ease and luxury, but by using them in hard service.

2020-04-23

Heart Proofs

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, so I may know you and hear what you have to say to me. I desire to do what you have called me to do in your strength so that your will would be accomplished in my life. Amen.

2020-04-21

The Doormat

Jesus offers more than a temporary cleansing of our body. His promises to clean us on the inside.

2020-04-21

Satisfaction for the Thirsty Soul

Think about a time you experienced unbearable thirst. You probably would have traded anything for a drink. When you finally got your wish, there was nothing that could have tasted better than that cold, refreshing glass of water.

2020-04-16

The Other Side of Confession

It is so easy to see our own flaws and shortcomings. But when God sees us He doesn’t only see what we’ve done, He sees who we are. There are two sides to confession. Agree with God about what you have done and repent, but don’t miss the other side. Agree with God about who you are: loved and wanted and precious and worth dying for.

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