2025-08-25
Why We’re Less Likely to Try Great Things for God
God pours his power into your life, giving you his strength to do what he’s called to do. Faith is acting in confidence that God’s power is active in and through your life;
Read more..God pours his power into your life, giving you his strength to do what he’s called to do. Faith is acting in confidence that God’s power is active in and through your life;
Read more..It's hard to love sinners when you are trying so hard not to be one.
Read more..Roots of bitterness don’t stop with us; they reach into our relationships, causing trouble and defiling others (Hebrews 12:15). An unforgiving spirit hinders our ability to love, poisoning the atmosphere in homes and workplaces.
Read more..“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Read more..How Christ Modeled Humility. Although humility is not highly valued in our society, it’s essential in the Christian life. And the one who set the pattern for it is Jesus Himself.
Read more..Choices: You are not born a winner, You are not born a loser, You are born a chooser!
Read more..I just don't see God as doling out ease and contentment. His business lies more in the areas of refining and shaping us to conform more to the image of Christ, and none of that comes easy.
Read more..“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4
Read more..There's an old fable about a Cherokee Indian elder who was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, 'A fight is going on inside you. It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf represents fear,..
Read more..It's the only bumper sticker I've ever really liked: WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. I like it because it says at least two things.
Read more..Trust - As He has been to us, so He wants us to be toward others, even those who may appear hostile and alienated from us. We must be willing to let ourselves be wounded, even repeatedly if necessary, in pursuit of healing relationships. We must prove, not just in word but in deed that our love is real.
Read more.."Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:6-7
Read more..One of my most dreaded childhood experiences was when my teacher would ask me a question. Although I often knew the answer, the question paralyzed me
Read more..Do you have a Bible? Read it! , “For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Read more..WHEN I SEE a flock of sheep I see exactly that, a flock. A rabble of wool. A herd of hooves. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep.
Read more..I finally believed my freedom of choice left me free not to sin. I did not have to sin; I could choose not to sin. I am free from sin, not free from temptation
Read more..Father, you are holy, perfect in every way. “Who else among the gods is like You, O Lord? Who is glorious in holiness like You---so awesome in splendor, performing such wonders.” Exodus 15:11
Read more..And I wonder if you're like me. Why not humble yourself, and ask for help?
Read more..The tool of distortion is one of Satan’s slyest. It’s easy to forget who’s the servant and who’s to be served.
Read more..The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."The truth of our commitment is often best shown to the skeptical when we are "under fire."
Read more..I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
Read more..LESSONS FROM LIFE: THE GARDEN. My heart is like our garden, sometimes neglected for long periods of time. Weeds of anger, disappointment, fear, frustration, critical attitudes, ...
Read more..Lord, Let me humbly serve you Lord and not myself. Let my thoughts, my actions, and my words glorify you God; as others may see you and not me.
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