2017-01-13
Courage to Draw Near
Father God, So many things distract me and You often seem far away in my day to day reality. Help me to use the exercise daily of opening my hands and having You show me what I need to wash out of my life.
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2017-01-10
DARE
A few years ago, I kicked New Year’s resolutions to the curb. I was tired of the guilt, of never making it past January with even one resolution. Instead, each year I choose one word to focus on, with the hope that God would develop it in my life.
Read more..2016-12-26
Showered in God’s Love
“For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:12
Read more..2016-12-02
Saved!
“The life God has for you is better than anything the world has to offer.” Friend, right now God has a better life—for you!
Read more..2016-11-23
Keep Your Lips From Speaking Lies!
Lying is wrong and does not please God. We cannot lie and be filled with His Spirit at the same time. Jesus said, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 1:4).
Read more..2016-11-14
Connected
“I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you,” Luke 11:9 I had been praying for her for six months. I had been praying that we would connect on a spiritual level and last week it happened.
Read more..2016-10-25
Restoration is on the Way
Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.
Read more..2016-10-21
Knowing God
Father, what a privilege to know that You delight in our fellowship — that You are actually waiting for us to come to You. What deep, deep satisfaction You give. Thank You so much for the privilege of knowing You. Amen.
Read more..2016-10-14
Name Your Fear
“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the extreme. And yet it is rarely such physical, identifiable circumstances that cause most of our fears.
Read more..2016-10-12
Refiner’s Fire
God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross."
Read more..2016-10-11
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..2016-10-07
Praise the Lord
I did it! I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a
Read more..2016-09-28
Under Authority
Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.
Read more..2016-09-23
Safety in Counsel
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and direct me in (name your situation).
Read more..2016-09-22
Completely Different
Jesus said "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" Luke 18:16
Read more..2016-09-04
Work For Peace
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in
Read more..2016-09-02
Love and Perimeters
"But the fruit of the Spirit is... self-control." Galatians 5:22 Women respond to love and gentleness, but we too, need parameters.
Read more..2016-08-25
Worry
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” By
Read more..2016-08-20
Keeping In Step
Be blessed to bring your spirit, soul, and body in step with the Spirit, so that your true beauty, the beauty of God's Spirit living in you, may show forth.
Read more..2016-08-13
Devoured
Worry consumed her. The kids, the bills. There was talk of layoffs at work. Her stomach churned and the ache across her shoulders never seemed to go away.
Read more..2016-08-03
God’s Peace
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Read more..2016-07-31
Well Defined Christians
Look for ways to be well defined, developing the characteristics of Christ in whatever world he has placed you.
Read more..2016-07-28
It’s All about Your Focus
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to
Read more..2016-07-20
What Wavelength Are You On?
What is your wavelength? Possessions, power, position, pastime, pressure? Whatever fills your mind front and center is the wavelength you are living on.
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