2023-02-26
Prayers of Mercy
After reading Catherine Marshall’s book, I began to pray "mercy" prayers. Just a simple prayer like, "Lord, have mercy on ______."
Read more..Thoughts By Katherine Kehler
2023-01-28
Love is Patient and Kind
God looks at people’s hearts. Isaiah 11:3 has this to say about Christ, “He will not judge by the way things look. He will not judge by what people say.”
Read more..2023-01-20
A Thought about Gratitude
There have also been so many times when I have not taken the time to thank the giver of a gift for me. Those who gave me a gift would have likewise felt empty because I didn’t take the time to let them know the gift was appreciated. How often do we take all the blessings and gifts from the Lord for granted —
Read more..2023-01-18
Measurable Goals
We can set big goals (lifetime) or little ones (clean the deep freeze). We can set spiritual goals, self-improvement goals, career, educational, fun, weight-loss, housekeeping, decorating or cleaning goals.
Read more..2023-01-12
The Way of Love
1 Corinthians 13. I had not read this passage in (The Message, Eugene Peterson’s paraphrased version), until today. I
Read more..2023-01-03
A Prayer
Lord Jesus, I know You said that in this world we would have troubles, but for some reason I really thought there would be fewer problems as I aged. That I would become wiser. But life becomes more complicated.
Read more..2022-12-20
Going to See the King
Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus? When was the last time you thought about His return? We get so busy with living that we forget
Read more..2022-12-07
What the Lord Values
Christ never undervalues a kind word spoken, or underestimates a loving deed done in His name.
Read more..2022-11-27
Sitting on the Fence
“I have decided that sitting on the fence is not a God thing,” I told my family. “Chose you this day, whom you will serve” Joshua 24:15
Read more..2022-11-16
The Only Totally Fair Judge!
Sometimes I cringe at how often we make judgments about people’s behavior or actions from things we hear or read or see. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:6-8 Remember this, God is fair!
Read more..2022-10-20
Encouraging Word
Give an encouraging word. “Encourage each other” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 How often do we take the time to look in people’s eyes or discern facial expressions or body language or even read between the lines of an e-mail?
Read more..2022-10-10
Count Your Blessings
Have you heard of the song - Count Your Blessings, Name Them One by One? This is a devotional about that song.
Read more..2022-09-28
God Knows
Anna is over ninety years old and, because of a chemical imbalance, has suffered from depression periodically for thirty-five years. She has a vital relationship with the Lord, though.
Read more..2022-09-08
Freedom of Forgiveness
Freedom of Forgiveness: The church is full of sinners. Christ longs to show compassion toward us all. “So there is now no condemnation awaiting those who belong to Christ Jesus”
Read more..2022-09-06
Fear or Love
If we cocoon ourselves and build up walls to try to keep others from hurting us because we are afraid of being hurt, we haven’t really understood God’s love.
Read more..2022-09-04
Joy Robbers
What replaces the joy in our lives? The following is a list of circumstances that might be our “joy robbers.” •Fear of the future, fear of a health situation, fear of losing control. •Fear of being alone, fear of change, fear of looking silly, fear of losing your job, fear of financial debt, fear of growing old, and fear of losing physical attractiveness. •Anger, jealousy, a critical attitude, worry, and many more.
Read more..2022-08-25
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
What an amazing friend! He is always there for us - caring, listening, loving. He never leaves us. He is always the same and He is always there. Our Stability (the Rock)!
Read more..2022-08-06
Overflowing With Life!
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your Spirit whose life flows in and out of us, touching everyone we meet every day. Amen
Read more..2022-07-11
Intercessory Prayer
What is it?: A way of loving others when God’s Spirit moves within us causing us to want to pray for others and giving us thoughts (ways) to do it.”
Read more..2022-06-30
Who Will Fight For You
I am so thankful to You Lord Jesus, for protecting us, Your little flock, Your children.
Read more..2022-06-08
Heart Fully Committed to Him
A revolutionary for Christ is someone whose heart is totally His, who listens, believes and obeys God implicitly. You can be a revolutionary right where you are. God can use your life in incredible ways.
Read more..2022-05-22
Guiltless
Have you experienced Christ's forgiveness of any guilt you are holding onto.
Read more..2022-05-08
Samson’s Mother
Samson's mother wasn’t the kind of mother that people remember. She was never the celebrity, but God knew her and entrusted her to give birth to and raise an extraordinary leader. Her husband believed and trusted her.
Read more..2022-05-05
Asking Specifically
The day I found Philippians 2:13 in the Bible I was very excited. I was beginning to understand that I didn’t have to change myself. God would change me and this verse confirmed it.
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