2021-01-17
God Works Things Out for Our Good
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
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2021-01-14
Jesus, Friend of Sinner
Jesus looks past his obvious sin and, instead, sees a man who desperately needed to hear the gospel and one who would respond with tremendous remorse when confronted with the truth of his lifestyle.
Read more..2021-01-12
Imperfect Me
When we find ourselves short-tempered with those around us, Jesus wants us to look back at all the times he has been patient with us.
Read more..2021-01-07
Speaking Without Words
We can speak—With the eyes of understanding; With the ears of alertness; With the smile of delight; With the tone of kindness; With the spirit of compassion; ...
Read more..2021-01-05
God Works for the Good
You and I are enabled to calmly meet each trial as it comes. Christians can, in the spirit of true surrender, pray, "Send me what you will, my God, so long as it comes from You."
Read more..2021-01-03
Living, Listening, Loving and Laughing
My resolutions for this year are quite simple: Live, Listen, Love, Laugh. I want to ‘live’ more for the Lord, I want to ‘listen’ more to the Lord, I want to ‘love’ more in the Lord and to ‘laugh’ in the freedom of the Lord.
Read more..2020-12-28
The Secret of Being Content
Paul focused on eternal life, the love of God, and the forgiveness of sins. What he had in Christ was far greater than what he didn’t have in life!
Read more..2020-12-27
Being in God’s Thoughts
In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.
Read more..2020-12-26
God, the One and Only
Jesus is God's greatest message. He not only proclaims and declares God's love, mercy, and grace, he has made it known. Only Jesus can display God to us fully, for he is one with the Father.
Read more..2020-12-17
Using God’s Kindness
How has God shown you kindness, and how can you through everyday actions show kindness to others?
Read more..2020-12-13
Praise
I did a Bible word search for the word "Praise" and it appears 296 times in the New International version of the Bible. I read through all 296 of them this morning. All but a six are in reference to praising God. It was a good exercise. By the time I finished - all I wanted to do was praise the Lord. There was no reference to man praising man. It actually speaks against it.
Read more..2020-12-11
You Can Have Joy
Joy is true contentment that comes from internal factors like our faith in the Lord. True joy is everlasting and not dependent upon circumstances.
Read more..2020-12-10
Jesus, from Everlasting to Everlasting
Question: What does the fact that Jesus has always existed and will always exist mean for you and me?
Read more..2020-12-08
A New Heart
God reminds us to turn away from our own self-seeking ways. He calls us to turn to him with a willingness to obey his will. If we refuse, we must know that we are walking the road that leads to death.
Read more..2020-12-07
Waiting Patiently
Thought: I'm not good at waiting. But, my hope in the Lord gives me patience that is beyond my human tendency.
Read more..2020-12-06
One More Reason to Praise
s children of God, we have the ability to obey God’s laws if we are filled continually with the Holy Spirit and refuse to obey the old evil nature within us. Question: Thinking back to what’s happened in your life today (or yesterday if you’re reading this early in the morning!) what can you give God praise for?
Read more..2020-12-04
Lessons from Odd Places: Ingredients
Today think of ways you could add kindness to the fabric of your relationships. Maybe it is an expression of appreciation through a simple thank you. Maybe it’s a helping hand.
Read more..2020-12-03
God Honors Our Commitment to Him
Although we don't know all that God could do in our lives if we'd radically commit ourselves to Him, the thought of missing out on His plans should be enough to motivate us to obey.
Read more..2020-11-30
Where Grace Abounds?
If a recently released Christian prisoner came to your church, would he feel welcome? Would you welcome him?
Read more..2020-11-29
Growing Through Our Adversity
What would happen if you approached a fork in the road and found two signs—one reading “Road of Comfort” and the other, “Road of Adversity”?
Read more..2020-11-28
God is a Redeemer
God is a Redeemer;He bought us with a great price,He rescues and breaks the chains of bondage,He finds us and brings us home.God is a Restorer;He returns what was destroyed andreplaces what was stolen.
Read more..2020-11-25
What’s On Your Mind?
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
Read more..2020-11-24
Pray, Watch and Give Thanks
Paul focuses on three words that should sum up the Christian’s everyday life. They are “pray, watch and thankful.”
Read more..2020-11-22
Who Do You Say I Am?
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You
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