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.
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2020-05-12
Christ Gives Me Strength
“I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
Read more..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.
Read more..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.”
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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?
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..2020-04-21
The Doormat
Jesus offers more than a temporary cleansing of our body. His promises to clean us on the inside.
Read more..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.
Read more..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.
Read more..2020-04-08
Jesus the Nazarene
Have you experienced family situations such as are described above? What is your immediate reaction when friends or family do not appreciate your experiences? How might your reactions change if you remembered that Jesus, too, experienced such misunderstanding?
Read more..2020-04-07
The Size of Our God
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 when you have God, you have everything. And when you give others the knowledge of Him, they can have Him too. And when lives around you are transformed, all the stuff you were busy with doesn't seem as important any more.
Read more..2020-04-03
What to Do In Difficult Times
When you are in a struggle, when dark clouds hover, when disappointment or betrayal meet you unexpectedly, what is the best way to respond? Here are three things to always remember.
Read more..2020-04-02
Shield of Trust Prayer
God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of what is going on around you.
Read more..2020-03-26
Christians and the Corona Virus
We are called to live sacrificially so others can heal, prosper, and find peace with God.
Read more..2020-03-24
He’s in the Midst
You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
Read more..2020-03-19
Assured Heart
How do I ever know I’ve done enough? When will I have earned the right to waltz through those Heavenly Gates?
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