As commonly interpreted, the word “blessed” means “happy” You and I are assured of happiness when we are making conscious strides toward humility. All of this becomes possible as we yield to God’s indwelling Holy Spirit.
Read more..Jonah was so caught up in his own self-righteousness that, in the end, all he could care about was himself and a stupid plant. Meanwhile, God was having compassion for a hundred and twenty thousand people who were trapped in their own ignorance, along with many animals, which God cared about, too.
Read more..Is it possible to tame our tongue?Only with God’s help. Practically, think before speaking. Choose and use words wisely – intentionally avoiding gossip, soul-searing slander
Read more..God reminds us through the storms and trials in our lives that we cannot fix everything to our liking.
Read more..“You are a good boy.” in my mind, I thought, “Really, am I really good?” You see, no one had ever described me in this way.
Read more..Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the eyes of my heart on you today and take your presence with me wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Read more..At some point, we all experience heartache. But one thing is certain: Jesus will be standing by our side to strengthen and deliver us in our time of need.
Read more..7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times. Comments and verses to focus on during hard times.
Read more..Does one prevailing problem leech your life? Some are prone to cheat. Others quick to doubt. Maybe you worry. Yes, everyone worries some, but you own the national distributorship of anxiety.
Read more..The Word of God is the secret of faith. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
Read more..Ever feel as if you need to get away? So did Jesus. (Mark 1:35) Ever have so many demands that you can’t stop for lunch? He can relate. (Mark 6:31) . . .
Read more.."... I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24
Read more..In Christ we have been set free from the power and the penalty of sin, free from trying to earn God's favor, free from the insatiable need to please ourselves, and free to know the truth.
Read more..“Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own body.” Hebrews 13:3
Read more..In my seeing, be my sight. In my knowing, be the light; In my listening, be what’s heard,In my speaking, be the word.
Read more..John 5:24-26 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes
Read more..“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
Read more..You and I long for someone who will meet us in the midst of life’s messes.
Read more..Over the past months, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what I miss most in life during the time of the pandemic.
Read more..Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that your Word is faithful. Through the Holy Spirit, empower me to embrace your mantle of obedience so that I can daily and faithfully walk in your Word and live more like Jesus.
Read more..According to Jesus, the wise builder is “whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them” (Matthew 7:24).
Read more..In a world with skewed values, and false promises, and fleeting fame, what can we boast in other than the steadfastness of the Lord's love, the incredible riches of the Lord's grace, the incomparable supply of the Lord's blessings, the sweetness of the Lord's people, the mercy of the Lord's plan for our salvation, the promise of the Lord's tomorrow, the..... of the Lord's...!
Read more..Looking back at the different phases in our life is like reviewing a book. Each chapter starts with great anticipation and usually ends with reflection and questions of tomorrow.
Read more..A promise is valuable only if the one making it has trustworthy character and the ability to carry through. Our heavenly Father is truthful, faithful, loving, and all-powerful.
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