Jonah was so caught up in his own self-righteousness that, in the end, all he could care about was himself and a stupid plant. Meanwhile, God was having compassion for a hundred and twenty thousand people who were trapped in their own ignorance, along with many animals, which God cared about, too.
Read more..Is it possible to tame our tongue?Only with God’s help. Practically, think before speaking. Choose and use words wisely – intentionally avoiding gossip, soul-searing slander
Read more..The Holy Spirit is the guide who nudges our heart when we are prone to get off God’s track. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.
Read more..At some point, we all experience heartache. But one thing is certain: Jesus will be standing by our side to strengthen and deliver us in our time of need.
Read more..Sheep need a shepherd. Sheep need a constant overseer. Other animals can fend for themselves. But not sheep. Sheep need a shepherd whose life work is to care for his sheep.
Read more..7 Good Things to Know about Hard Times. Comments and verses to focus on during hard times.
Read more..It is easy to postpone quiet times with God. God makes a promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8
Read more..We were driving through a small town in southwestern British Columbia when I noticed the sign on a clothing store. The store was called TEMPTATIONS. Interesting name, I thought. Then I smiled when I saw that both of the show windows had huge white banners proclaiming, “DOORS CLOSING.”
Read more..“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Years ago I said to my brother, “I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a compliment or an insult.” I’ll never forget what he said next.
Read more.."... I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24
Read more..“Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own body.” Hebrews 13:3
Read more..Has your Quiet Time become a Quit Time? Becoming quiet is not easy. It takes practice and discipline to repeatedly bow before the Lord.
Read more..In my seeing, be my sight. In my knowing, be the light; In my listening, be what’s heard,In my speaking, be the word.
Read more..Amidst all the lists and details running through my mind I found words from Psalm 23 pushing into my consciousness. God’s presence was nudging me to draw close. I realized again that where I focus is my choice.
Read more..Be still and know that I AM . . . Even though I know He is God, do I let Him be God over my life? Do I put Him on the back burner until I need His presence?
Read more..In a world with skewed values, and false promises, and fleeting fame, what can we boast in other than the steadfastness of the Lord's love, the incredible riches of the Lord's grace, the incomparable supply of the Lord's blessings, the sweetness of the Lord's people, the mercy of the Lord's plan for our salvation, the promise of the Lord's tomorrow, the..... of the Lord's...!
Read more..Don’t we all go through moments of impatience, if not verbally, then in our thoughts? The Holy Spirit reminded me of that just yesterday, I was impatient with a new waitress at a coffee shop.
Read more..So very simple!! First I give myself to the Lord. I dip into the well of all He is and draw up all that I need for this moment and this day. THEN I go and give out of that to others.
Read more..So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me— I have never been so fully alive, free, fresh …new wine, new joys, new purpose.
Read more..Come and Trust: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Read more..How beautiful are His ways with you; how beautiful is His work within you.
Read more..We cannot close our ears to Christ’s steady knocks and think he will give up. He never will. Jesus wants us to welcome him in with hearts hungering to spend time with him.
Read more..Trust requires humility. Asking admits need. Expressing our deepest desire leaves us vulnerable. By seeking a specific outcome, we risk disappointment.
Read more..The simplicity of God’s love, not our eloquence or expertise is what touches a person’s life.
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