2024-01-23
The Last Place First
Why is prayer always my last resort instead of my first inclination? Could it be that I don’t really KNOW who He is?
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Tag: God’s love
2024-01-22
Love Them Anyway
When we are drawn into the family of God we are connected, one to another. We will not be defined by our differences but by our shared love for God.
Read more..2024-01-22
Debt of Love
My father was an alcoholic. Loving him was a problem. In his drunken state, he created many painful memories. However my friend simply suggested I ask God to give me His love for my father.
Read more..2024-01-21
Choosing to Forgive
Choosing to Forgive: Now as new creations in Christ who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we have His power to truly let go of the wrongs done to us and extend mercy to others, just as God has given mercy to us.
Read more..2024-01-21
Overlook an Offence
When someone sins against us, our flesh rises up and demands retribution. But the way of grace must watch over our hearts, guard our mouths, and release the offender.
Read more..2024-01-20
Don’t Limit God
Father God, thank You for opening our eyes and teaching us new truths and showing us new insights about Yourself. Help us to keep on being learners. Prevent us from trying to put You in our man-made boxes. You are so great! Amen.
Read more..2024-01-20
How Great is our God
The unfathomable love of the Savior's heart is all ours! All the characteristics of Christ, as God and man, are open to us.
Read more..2024-01-19
Back to the Basics
Question: Do we let our earthly challenges blur our vision of the basics of our faith? We too need to get back to the basics of the Christian faith.
Read more..2024-01-18
Open Windows
Reading through the gospels, it is amazing to discover the number of times the phrase “Jesus saw” occurs.
Read more..2024-01-18
The Age of Opportunity
Division and discord feel as rampant as ever, and nowhere is that more evident than in social media. Snark and sarcasm have become weapons of choice, wielded to belittle those who hold opposing views.
Read more..2024-01-17
Worry Stoppers to Bring Peace
Here are eight worry-stoppers, found in the letters of the word P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L. First, P - Pray, first. “Casting the whole of your care upon Him …” E -Easy, now. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” A -Act on it. Be a doer, not a stewer.
Read more..2024-01-17
Clouds
If we face the fact that we will go through trials, we can trust God’s promise that He will work everything for our good.
Read more..2024-01-16
Blessed Obedience
We are blessed, not because we fulfill the great calling, but rather when we obey the voice of God. God looks at our heart and sees the willing servant. Is this where I am positioned today? Am I listening for God’s specific word for me and responding?
Read more..2024-01-16
Obedience Leads to Blessing
Security comes as we put God’s precepts into practice. We’re only as strong as our obedience.
Read more..2024-01-15
The Ride of Your Life
Each day God invites you to embark on an adventure with Him; to trust Him when you are fearful; to feel the wind of His Spirit in your hair as you go. It may only be a ride around the block
Read more..2024-01-14
Obstacles or Pathways
Have you ever asked the Lord to draw you closer to Himself -- then, found an overwhelming trial lying between you and that closeness?
Read more..2024-01-14
Learning To Fail and Succeed in God
What fears are holding you back from boldly stepping into the abundant life God has for you? How could you overcome those fears through Christ?
Read more..2024-01-13
It is Better…
It is better to be needy So He can give what’s best; It is better to be yielded So He can give you rest. It is better to be empty So He can be your all; It is better to be silent So you can hear His call.
Read more..2024-01-13
Praying the Scripture
This is a sample Prayer for God to continue His work in the hearts of those I love. You too can pray this people you love.
Read more..2024-01-12
In Time
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
Read more..2024-01-12
Developing Patience
James tells us to consider trials a joy (1:2). But we often fail at this, don't we? Humanly speaking, praising the Lord for tribulation is unnatural. However, doing so begins to make sense to believers when they cling to God's promise that good comes from hardship.
Read more..2024-01-11
A Life Under His Blessing
God loves you and me, my friend, even when we fail. He loves us enough to help us change our ways and move back to Him.
Read more..2024-01-11
The Seal of Your Father’s Pleasure
God told his Son how he felt about him. He fed him with his words that nourished him with the vital emotional nutrients of sonship
Read more..2024-01-09
Real Life
Thought: God wants us to have life! Real life. Life that lasts forever with him! That's why he sent Jesus, so we could have life.
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