“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen,” and the squawking magpies remind me to not only see the souls’ longings, but also hear them. I am called to be an imitator of God as I listen: “Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24).
Read more..No one knows you more thoroughly: O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up: (vs. 1) No one understands you more completely: You understand my thought afar off. (vs.2) No one cares about you more deeply: You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are
Read more..Heavenly Father, please help me to be willing to let the truth that Jesus loves me saturate my entire being. Thank You that I am filled with Your love and nothing can ever separate me from it today, or any day. Amen.
Read more..Remember God’s grace is His loving-kindness and mercy given to a person without him or her deserving it. His grace is more than this though. 1 Corinthians 1:4-8 is where Paul unpacked it for the Corinthian believers.
Read more..I was planning to read Psalm 18 before falling asleep last night. A busy day,
Read more..We serve a God who says that even when we’re under pressure and feel like nothing is going to go right, he’s waiting for us, to embrace us whether we succeed or fail.
Read more..To whom it may concern, rest in the One who is compassionately aware of concerns, reigning over them, long-suffering, on-time, able to do exceeding, abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
Read more..“So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit
Read more..Walking with the Lord is a walk that takes place in the heart—a heart to follow Him. My journey with the Lord is a walk to seek Him. This is a walk of the heart I choose to take each brand new day.
Read more..I believe the reason some people burn out and leave full-time ministry is simply because they are not taking enough time to relax and enjoy the Lord.
Read more..I may sound like a broken record in saying this. I state this often because
Read more..“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
Read more..“If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.“ John 14:9 Dan’s earthly father
Read more..The book of Job is my favorite, not because it is about suffering, but because it is about knowing God in a deeper way to the point that I can trust Him and say with Job,“For I know that my Redeemer lives, ...
Read more..I pray that you will bring deliverance from this time of persecution. I pray that their sufferings will be the source of powerful witness so others will come to see the great value of Jesus and our allegiance to him. This I pray in his precious and holy name. Amen.
Read more..Question: How can God use you, even in your own weakness, for His glory? Focus on his strength, not yours. Occupy yourself with the nature of God,
Read more..“In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with
Read more..We need inner peace, and we also need outer peace with others. God addresses both. He tells us what to do to find both.
Read more..Too many Christians have given up on the vision of becoming like Jesus. They know they are sinners saved by grace, but they do not see themselves living out a transformed life.
Read more..Listen with your spirit to God’s Word. Psalm 66:5 “Come and see what God has
Read more..As difficult as it is, can you withhold repaying evil for evil? Will you extend grace and forgiveness toward people who wound, offend, or assault you?
Read more..Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Look up comfort in a dictionary and you’ll find a definition
Read more..For every need, there is a name of God that meets the need. The great I AM stands ready with His supply from His eternal riches. His infinite supply magnifies in bold relief our complete dependence on Him.
Read more..Things You Can Count On! There will always be a grace that is sufficient; a
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