2019-09-06
Grace Chooses Forgiveness
Grace chooses to give the forgiveness that’s been received! “I forgive you. I want your life to be the best it can be. God gave me a second chance at life, and I passed it on”
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2019-09-05
When Things are Tough
Gracious Father, every good thing I have in my life has come because of you. The family I have been blessed with, the protection I have received, the values that I hold, the successes I have enjoyed, the hope I have, the salvation I have received, and the future I anticipate are all mine because of your grace and not my goodness. Thank you! Thank you! In the name of Jesus I thank you more! Amen.
Read more..2019-08-31
God’s Masterpiece
You matter to God! Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Read more..2019-08-28
Patience Toward My Enemies
Have you ever been bullied? When we experience hardship, we might ask, “What is God teaching me here, and how may I, like him, be patient and merciful even toward my enemies?”
Read more..2019-08-27
Jesus Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice
When you feel condemnation coming at you like a furious flood, look to Jesus, who says, “I no longer condemn you. Go and sin no more”
Read more..2019-08-25
It’s in the Response
Jesus was at Peter’s house when Peter’s mother got a fever. Jesus healed her and
Read more..2019-08-24
Set Free From Guilt
“Time to pay for your sins.” But we hear something else! “You’re free to go. They took Jesus instead of you!” The door swings open, the guard barks, “Get out.”
Read more..2019-08-20
Struggles
Struggles: Yes we all go through them. Sometimes we know why and probably most often we don't. James tells us to...
Read more..2019-08-19
God is Jealous
Your Lord is jealous of your love. Did He choose you? Then He cannot bear that you would choose another.
Read more..2019-08-18
Feelings of Inferiority
The misery of inferiority is never what God intends for His children. Its seed usually takes root in the impressionable hearts of the young and thrives in an atmosphere of comparison.
Read more..2019-08-17
Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Are you a bruised reed? Were you bruised by harsh words, a friend’s anger, a spouse’s betrayal, religion’s rigidity, or your own failure.
Read more..2019-08-14
Stop Being Uneasy about Your Life
God doesn’t condemn legitimate concern for responsibilities but rather the continuous mind-set that dismisses God’s presence.
Read more..2019-08-12
Bitterness in the Garden of Our Hearts
God desires to rescue us from bitterness so we can truly love and laugh again. Let us, therefore, sincerely approach the throne of God's grace and ask Him to show us the garden of our hearts. Yes, and let us see if our souls are truly free of the root of bitterness.
Read more..2019-08-11
God Knows Our Needs
A change of heart toward ongoing suffering is a huge challenge. On our own, it’s impossible, but the Lord promises to strengthen us through Christ.
Read more..2019-08-09
Every Reason to be Content
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11
Read more..2019-08-08
Abundant, Supernatural Life
My friend Randy had given up on the Christian life. He said, "I have tried, but failed so many times; nothing seems to work. God doesn't hear my prayers, and I am tired of trying.
Read more..2019-08-05
God’s Protection
Can you look back over your life and see instances of God’s protection? Did God keep you from a bad relationship? Or protect you from the wrong job?
Read more..2019-08-02
You are Defined by God, and God Alone
Your faith will grow stronger as you focus on your identity in Christ (Galatians 2). What this means is that you abandon any image of yourself that is not from God.
Read more..2019-08-01
Hit and Run
God wants us to face our problem situations and work them out. With His personal presence in our lives, and His wonderful promises of help and encouragement, we will begin to see His hand at work in our lives,
Read more..2019-07-31
To Do Good
We are to be a people who do good deeds! When God gives us the opportunity, let's take it!
Read more..2019-07-29
Like a Sweet Perfume
"...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequently begins a chapter or a verse with a note of praise.
Read more..2019-07-28
Grace Can Heal Hurts
People bring pain. Sometimes deliberately. Sometimes randomly. So where do you turn?
Read more..2019-07-26
Walking Through Open Doors
God, help me pay attention to clear signs you provide regarding my future
Read more..2019-07-25
The Stones Cry Out
If the stones were to speak, they could tell of how God took them from the quarry, shaped them, and made them fit for the temple. We too can testify of all the ways God has guided us,
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