2023-04-14
Turning Toward the Son
We must regularly and intentionally turn to the Son. Bask in his love, drink of his love, accept his love. Feed regularly on the nutrients from his Word, the Bible.
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2023-04-13
Exceedingly Abundantly
‘By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than We would ever dare to ask or hope.” Ephesians 3:20
Read more..2023-04-13
Trust in the Lord Forever
When we see mountains we feel small, knowing not only how much larger they are than we are, but also how much longer they have been here than we have been.
Read more..2023-04-12
His Presence and Help
Thought|: Life crashes in and we wish we could be children again and have someone to take care of us and protect us. Into our confused and chaotic world, God's promise comes to us once again.
Read more..2023-04-08
The Power of the Cross
Righteous Father, I know the cross was a brutal symbol of being cursed. Yet to me it is as precious as it is brutal and it is as beautiful as it was hideous. Through the Cross, you saved me from my sin and showed how much you loved me. Thank you!
Read more..2023-04-06
Hosanna
As we celebrate the Easter season let us not only remember to express our adoration, praise and joy but let's remember the 'why' as well; The resurrection! Our salvation depends on it!
Read more..2023-04-05
He Took My Place
Isaiah 53:5 "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed." Christ’s death doesn’t mean that we won’t have to face physical death, but we can escape spiritual death. Spiritual death, which is separation from God.
Read more..2023-04-04
On the Bottom Looking Up
When you hit bottom as David did, there is a way back. Focusing on the Lord can lead you out of discouragement and into His presence.
Read more..2023-04-03
Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All
The Greek word translated here as “gentleness” describes a temperament that’s seasoned and mature. It envisions an attitude fitting to the occasion, levelheaded and tempered. This gentleness is “evident to all.”
Read more..2023-04-02
He Gave His Son
“Since He did not spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up
Read more..2023-03-31
Thanks Papa
God promises to be with us always. In fact, we cannot escape his presence.
Read more..2023-03-30
I Give You My Heart, Father
The Lord never gave up on me and in my weakest moment of my life, I really found Him.
Read more..2023-03-29
He Restores My Soul
When we are exhausted, depleted, and on the edge of burn out, we need to have our souls restored! But who can restore our souls? Only the One who will lead us beside still waters! The Lord is our Shepherd.
Read more..2023-03-28
You Just Never Know
You just never know where you fit into the progression of God’s plan for another person. Paul demonstrates this in our passage today.
Read more..2023-03-27
Meditation for Spiritual Growth
"I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." Psalm 119:15 There are times when solitude is better than community, and silence is wiser than speech. We will be better Christians if we take more time to be "alone" with God, and gathering spiritual strength through meditation on His Word ...
Read more..2023-03-26
A Heavenly Affirmation
Each of us has a fantasy that our family will be like the Walton's, an expectation that our dearest friends will be our next of kin. Jesus didn't have that expectation.
Read more..2023-03-25
When We Maximize our Problems, We Minimize God’s Power
When we maximize our problems, we minimize God’s greatness and we also minimize—in our minds—God’s ability to handle our problems.
Read more..2023-03-24
The Riches of God’s Grace
Do you think of yourself as rich? No matter how much money you have, if you're a believer in Jesus, you're extremely wealthy because God has lavished the riches of His grace upon you.
Read more..2023-03-23
God is Love
If God did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, none of us could survive before his awesome perfection. God is love!
Read more..2023-03-22
Adopted
We have an adopted son and the pleasure he has brought us has been unequaled. And I thought I was doing him a favor.
Read more..2023-03-21
An Unearthly Love
Live full lives, full in the fullness of God. Mark it down: God loves you with an unearthly love.
Read more..2023-03-20
Overcoming Guilt
Are you burdened by your past? By pouring out your heart to God, you can find peace and freedom.
Read more..2023-03-19
Only One You
God isn't messing around here. There are no accidents with our lives. Whatever we have received and experienced has shaped who we are, and because of that, we are qualified servants. There is truly no one else like you - for a reason.
Read more..2023-03-18
God Uses Sorrow for Good
Frank often referred to himself proudly as a self-made man. He bragged that in his youth he had been so poor he didn't have two nickels to rub together. Now his real estate holdings and various business enterprises were worth tens of millions of dollars. He was a pillar in the community, able to give ...
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