2020-06-12
The Storms of Life
Will our trust in the Lord increase as we watch Him use our suffering to make us more Christlike, or will we become bitter and resentful toward Him? In other words, will we rage against God or humbly submit?
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2020-06-11
Peace in the Face of Uncertainty
Everything is being cancelled. The NBA games. The NHL games. March Madness. Broadway plays. Flights. Cruises. Cancellations, everywhere! But can I tell you the one thing that has not and WILL not be cancelled?
Read more..2020-06-10
How to Love the Unlovable
"How can I really love that person?" I encourage you to make a list of those whom you don't like and begin to love them by faith. "By this all men will know you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35
Read more..2020-06-05
Light of the World
Prayer, O Holy God, please strengthen me so that with undaunted courage and with the compassion of Jesus I might display your light to the lost world around me. In the name of Jesus, the Light of the world, I pray. Amen
Read more..2020-06-04
God is Waiting On You
Whatever it is that’s troubling you, you’ll get through this. Don’t quit, don’t hide.
Read more..2020-05-31
Emulating Jesus
Has the recent health crisis changed your perception of what is important on this side of eternity? We now live in a world where social distancing and potential self-isolation define our new normal.
Read more..2020-05-30
Absolute Dependence
As you depend on Him He supplies your needs by sending down the Holy Spirit. Jesus wants you to be dependent as you serve Him. Day by day, hour by hour, in everything you do, simply abide before Him.
Read more..2020-05-29
Our Conflict is with Satan
Make no mistake… the devil is a real devil! Every conflict is a contest with Satan and his forces. For that reason, the Bible says, “though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
Read more..2020-05-28
Praying in a Crisis
“the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Read more..2020-05-27
He is My Helper
With the Lord as our helper, mere man can do nothing to us or against us except that which God permits (Acts 4:28). Whatever trials we face, the fact remains that God will be our protector and friend in and through them all.
Read more..2020-05-26
I Messed Up
Thunderbolts of regret can ignite and consume you. What makes the difference? Counteract them with downpours of God’s grace, daily washings of forgiveness.
Read more..2020-05-25
Dealing with Fear
In a world that has many uncertainties the words from Psalm 147 can bring comfort. God is big enough to comfort His child in the midst of all possible fears!
Read more..2020-05-24
Running the Race
Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.
Read more..2020-05-23
God Can Speak into the Chaos of Your Life
God spoke the world into existence, and He spoke you into your mother’s womb. Even now, He can speak into the chaos of your life to bring it shape and form (Psalm 51:10 MSG).
Read more..2020-05-22
Where is God When I Hurt?
The Bible says in Romans 8:28 that “in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.” Do this simple exercise. Remove the word 'everything' and replace it with the symbol of your tragedy.
Read more..2020-05-21
The Indwelling Christ
The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst
Read more..2020-05-20
The Key to Real Joy
...For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Read more..2020-05-19
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Does Jesus’ assurance encourage you to keep knocking on Heaven’s door, audaciously petitioning God for all your needs? Prayer is our privilege and communication channel to our Father. It is a relational necessity for Christ-followers.
Read more..2020-05-17
Casting Your Anxiety on God
On my good days I begin my morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation with God. I look ahead into the day and make my requests. I am meeting with so-and-so at 10:00AM. Would you give me wisdom? This afternoon I need to finish my sermon. Would you please go ahead of me?
Read more..2020-05-16
Know My Heart
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
Read more..2020-05-15
Relying on God in Times of Trouble
If we give in to self-reliance and fear, we’ll find ourselves going down wrong paths: We may vacillate and become weaker instead of growing stronger in the storm. Oftentimes, in desperation, we’ll ask other people for guidance instead of going to our Father.
Read more..2020-05-14
Full Confidence
Today, as someone who is saved, you can have full confidence that what awaits you in heaven is far better than anything this earth has to offer. Lord, thank You for the invitation to live with You forever. I confess my sins and surrender my heart and life to You again. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and impart to me assurance of salvation. Amen.
Read more..2020-05-13
As Near as Our Next Breath
Don’t assume God is watching from a distance. Isolation creates a downward cycle of fret. Choose instead to be the person who clutches the presence of God with both hands.
Read more..2020-05-12
Christ Gives Me Strength
“I can do everything through him [Christ] who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
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