God gives beauty to the flowers and life to grass. In the grand scheme of things, these are transitory and insignificant. He sent his Son from Heaven to save us. So, he most definitely is going to give us what we need until we go home to live with him!
Read more..How would you describe your crisis? Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength?
Read more..In a flash, everything changed. Life as usual ceased and the world plunged into a time of fear and uncertainty.
Read more..Freedom of Forgiveness | by Katherine Kehler The church is full of sinners. Some sins are well known and others are hidden, but God knows the hearts of each one of us, Have You Forgiven Yourself | by Katherine Kehler God Forgave our Sins, Past, Present and Future | by Katherine Kehler
Read more..To preserve the quality of your love, you must forgive those who have caused you to stumble. Depending on the issue itself, it may be that you legitimately cannot trust them, but you do not have a reason to stop loving.
Read more..We're often discontent even when all is going well. Consequently, we wonder how it's possible to be truly content during our most difficult trials, especially when there's no end in sight. So what is genuine contentment?
Read more..Every Christian understands that knowing God is the highest and best form of knowledge. This spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to us in our faith.
Read more..This is war! We face a daily battle and it is not just with sin and temptation. We have a real foe whose desire for us is our destruction.
Read more..Loneliness is a painful emotion that many people fear. Paul knew what it felt like, so his life and letters can offer us encouragement when we’re lonely.
Read more..Live a life of love just as Christ loved us.” Ephesians 5:2 Long to be more loving? Begin by accepting your place as a dearly loved child. “You are God’s children whom He loves, so try to be like Him. Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us.” (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Read more..“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29
Read more..Something for Everyone by John Grant. Discovering our gifts from God and then using them to our utmost.
Read more..Lord Jesus, you know I am not good at loving my neighbor even in the best of times. Thank you for showing me that I can do so powerfully by lifting each one up to your Throne of Grace. May I be faithful in doing this each day. Now, and after this pandemic subsides. Thank you. Amen.
Read more..It is interesting that God’s Word contrasts “drunk with wine” and “filled with God’s Spirit.” The issue is control.
Read more..No one likes turbulent times, but until we reach heaven, they will be a part of our life. No matter what the apparent source is, God ultimately directs every situation, because His sovereignty rules over all.
Read more..Pent up anger is an explosion waiting to happen. Sooner or later, the pent up frustration will explode, either in our own life or into the life of someone else.
Read more..Romans 12:2 says, “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” You are God’s child, His creation. You’ll get through this — you’re a part of His family.
Read more..The next time you feel worry creeping into your mind, chase it away by: 1) Remembering God’s promises. 2) Turning our worries into meditation on His word and prayer.
Read more..“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.” Psalms 4:1 (NASB) Lord, we’re desperate for you. We’re bunched up in confusion, moving by impulse and fear,
Read more..I am kind of freaked out right now. Not supremely, but a bit. It's the empty shelves. Having never lived outside the United States and having always had enough ... this is weird and a trifle scary for me.
Read more..We readily attribute our salvation to God’s grace, but what does “this grace in which we stand” mean to us now ? How does it work out in everyday life?
Read more..Clearly the confidence the Psalmist expressed was confidence in God. He did not say, "I have grace enough to perfect that which concerneth me. My faith is so steady that it will not stagger." No, his dependence was on the Lord alone.
Read more..Who’s in control of your life? Who’s pulling your strings? For the majority of us, it’s other people – society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community.
Read more..No fear is too small for Christ to handle, and certainly none is too large.
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