Just as Jesus gave Himself for us, we need to give ourselves to others. It might be our time, a listening ear, or words of encouragement; whatever it is, love will place specific demands on us to give to others.
Read more..Life is full of the unexpected. You never know what is going to happen next. I knew it was going to be a challenging day when I saw water bubbling up by the sidewalk in front of our house. "When things are going well for you, be glad, and when trouble comes, just remember: God sends ...
Read more..Because of Christ on the cross, because “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities, we can experience the ultimate incongruity of both glory and grace.
Read more..Lord, thank You for being so faithful. Please heal my wandering heart. Strengthen my faith and make me steadfast in my pursuit of You. Amen.
Read more..Why God does want me to be in community with other believers? Why can’t I just do church on my own? People always make things so complicated and messy.
Read more..Let God choose for you, it will be the right decision. Let God guide you, it will be the right direction.
Read more..Lord, Help us not to cave into our circumstances, but to see them as opportunities to run the race with an endurance that only comes from keeping our eyes fixed on You.
Read more..“For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb…My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:13,15
Read more..Reading the Bible at the start of the day is a good place to invite the presence of Jesus in to quiet our rushing about. However, I have found it requires a submissive heart and willing attitude to allow the Holy Spirit’s influence on, and into, our thoughts and beings.
Read more..God does not describe us by our failures…or our successes—and that’s freeing because God’s love is not dependent on what we do, or fail to do. We are loved by God, not because we are perfect, but because we are His.
Read more..When my circumstances are overwhelming. When the world is in turmoil. When someone I love hurts me. I pray — a lot.
Read more..Isn’t this a bit like being a ‘closet’ Christian? By this I mean that one becomes a Christian, studies about being a Christian, learn all about what it is to be a Christian, even acting like a Christian
Read more..I used to work in a program where overtly talking about God was not allowed. It took me years to resolve the fact that while I couldn’t speak the name of Jesus, I could ask God to make me into a seed planter by teaching biblically-based principles and treating my clients with love and respect.
Read more..No one else did what Jesus did. Therefore no one else is worthy of our worship. Only Jesus, together with God the Father — the Savior and Creator of the world — is worthy to receive power, wealth, strength, wisdom, glory, honor, thanks, and praise.
Read more..Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.
Read more..Are you investing in the right things, being guided by the best markers that will bring you to a desired destination? How is your life lining up?
Read more..God can turn things around for the good. We only need to look forward to his blessings and use them to help others instead of looking back on our past.
Read more..How often we put God on a human level. He has all knowledge and can never forget! He is the Almighty God. He is not deaf and his memory is perfect.
Read more..Oh, dear friend, there are limitations to what you can do for your children. So recognize your limitations, share God's love at every opportunity, and pray daily for them.
Read more..There is so much more to know and experience of GOD than what we are currently aware of.
Read more..God knows that these 5 steps will take us a long way in experiencing His wonderful grace. Name your uncertainty and pray the following prayer.
Read more..You were on His heart. When He left His home in heaven, He saw you; when He became a man on earth, He was seeking you; when He stretched out His hands upon the cross,
Read more..“I know the kind of life you’re living and the friends you’re running with don’t know the Bible - it could be, you’re the only Bible they’ll read. You’re the only Jesus they’ll see.”
Read more..Where do You need Jesus to make room for you? Where are you called to make room for someone else?
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