Recently I chatted with experts in listening attentively and empathetically to callers who suffer from depression, loneliness, or various life hang-ups. I asked, “What does it mean to listen to God? More than that, how do we listen to God?” The responses came quickly:
Read more..“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 People try so hard in life — to change, to be successful, to impress others, to stay in control. Many feel like they never measure up; they are disappointed in themselves.
Read more..Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.
Read more..The likes of Noah, Abraham and Paul, himself, are counting on you. You've got the baton now, and they can't receive the prize they fought so hard for until you finish.
Read more..Church Oak doors—designed for welcome—often become a barrier instead of an entrance. Street people with their backpacks and homeless teens roam the streets regularly pass those doors.
Read more..Has God permitted a time of darkness in your world? But be assured, God has a pattern. He has a plan. He is not finished.
Read more..What verse do you turn to when life feels like a battle? Check out these 8 verses. “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
Read more..Are we finding ways to serve others throughout our week?Are we finding ways to help or bless them?
Read more..God calls every believer to embrace Kingdom greatness. As I continue to immerse myself in Jesus’ words and character, I realize that salvation is only the spark to the flame of our intimate and eternal relationship with God. Yes, Jesus saved us from sin, but more importantly, He saved us to serve
Read more..As a believer, your faith is not based upon your opinion, but upon the truth of God.
Read more..Father, You alone are absolute truth. You cannot lie. Your Word is Truth, and we can rely on it. Cause our lives to be centered in You and make us more like You — the Truth. Amen.
Read more..Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us.
Read more..I confess; I am a worrier. I worry too much, often about things in the past, often about things over which I have no control and often over things that probably won’t even happen.
Read more..Heartache and pain is part of life. It can either bring us closer to the One who can transform the difficulties of life into fruit, or it can make us bitter, angry, and full of resentment.
Read more..God is waiting to show us His love in all of its fullness - in our joy and in our sorrow. Sometimes we are just too busy to recognize Him. There is nothing more significant I could wish and pray for you than that you would take the time to recognize the “Sacred Romance” in your life.
Read more..Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us that “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income….” The trap is wealth.
Read more..Do you feel more anxious now than you did at the beginning of the year? Or has your faith blossomed and your reliance on Jesus become more consistent?
Read more..When was the last time you cried for help using the name of Jesus? I need to be reminded of the power of the name of Jesus. How about you?
Read more..Illustration: At the age of 24, I faced an unexpected crisis as I developed a serious problem on my spine that needed surgery. I spent 25 days in hospital...
Read more.."I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
Read more..Everyday letters come to this website from those of you walking through complex, confusing, and even tragic things that have unexpectedly imposed themselves on lives with little or no warning.
Read more..“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.” Psalm 118:13 (NLT)
Read more..I just can't get enough of the view of the mountain. Like God, even though I don't see it all the time it is still there in all its' splendour.
Read more..have you ever heard about a mountain moving a person? That is exactly what happened recently to a woman we will call Sarah.
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