2020-07-30
When You Can Thank God for Breaking Your Heart
We all remember pains from the past.But our pain is valuable to Him. So valuable, He uses the pain to frame the beautiful things He’s making out of the pain.
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2020-07-29
It’s Not about You
Belonging to God’s family can be a gentle rain on the desert of our loneliness. God, our Father, is ours because we are not the only believer left on earth. No matter how alone we may feel, we know that there are many others who worship Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Read more..2020-07-28
The Causes of Insecurity
Comparison. People sometimes become preoccupied with those who seem smarter, wealthier, nicer-looking, more successful, and so on. This makes individuals feel overshadowed and creates doubt in their own ability to achieve.
Read more..2020-07-27
Gathered Together
Most of us have probably spent that last couple of months during this pandemic sitting in front of our computers, tablets, or phones streaming a live sermon instead of attending church in person. Some might be tired of this way of church. Others might enjoy it.
Read more..2020-07-27
Care-Givers
Will you join me in thanking God for the "care-givers" in our churches who continually find ways to reach out to their flock and will not let the Word be silenced? Lord, I am grateful for our amazing shepherds who have found such unique ways of caring for and feeding your flock.
Read more..2020-07-24
Be a Lighthouse
Then it hit her. She realized it wasn’t up to her to be the light. Jesus is the Light. Friend, be a Lighthouse! Let God’s love shine through you every day!
Read more..2020-07-22
Worry about Your Life
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..2020-07-21
The Gift We All Need
Sometimes even God’s greatest gifts go unused because in order to fully benefit from them, we need to admit we need help. We can all humbly use the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, relying on him moment by moment.
Read more..2020-07-20
Find God in Your Crisis
How would you describe your crisis? Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength?
Read more..2020-07-18
Scattered on Purpose
In a flash, everything changed. Life as usual ceased and the world plunged into a time of fear and uncertainty.
Read more..2020-07-15
Heart Directions
When think back to the cross. The words, the agony, and yet above all, the love. “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:24).
Read more..2020-07-15
Beware of the Stronghold of Cold Love
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..2020-07-14
Outlandish Faith
When everyone else was trembling in fear, Caleb and Joshua were ready to march ahead. Who does that? Why would they believe when everyone else did not?
Read more..2020-07-09
A Daily Battle
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..2020-07-08
He Walks with Me
I am so thankful for this relationship I have with the Lord. For years He has cultivated a close walk with me that transcends everything else in this world.
Read more..2020-07-07
Strength for the Lonely
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..2020-07-06
Intimate Christ
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..2020-07-05
Strength to the Weary
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29
Read more..2020-07-04
For the Benefit of the Body
Never underestimate your talent and how God can use it. He gave it to you uniquely — for a reason.
Read more..2020-07-02
Choose What’s Good
Heavenly Father, help me daily to remember to step back from the distractions of this life. I want to spend time listening at your feet, like Mary, so I can make my relationship with you my top priority. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Read more..2020-07-01
As Yourself
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..2020-06-30
I Got Drunk
It is interesting that God’s Word contrasts “drunk with wine” and “filled with God’s Spirit.” The issue is control.
Read more..2020-06-29
Why Does God Allow Storms in Our Life?
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..2020-06-27
Let God Change the Way You Think
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.
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