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Tag: grace

2020-02-21

When Confusion Prevails

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seemed totally confusing? “God is not the author of disorder, but of peace” 1 Corinthians 14:33

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2020-02-20

Enough of This Frenzy

We scamper and scurry, trying to please God, collecting merit badges and brownie points, scowling at anyone who questions our accomplishments.  The result?  The weariest people on earth.

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2020-02-20

Religion or Relationship?

If you have struggled, like me, with having an intimate relationship with God, I encourage you to let go of the checklist and just BE with Him. He is waiting, inviting you to grab hold of this incredible relationship.

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2020-02-19

It’s Never Too Late

Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we think. Who said life is meant to be easy? God is with you in the midst of everything.

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2020-02-17

Enough with All the Lies

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

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2020-02-12

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

In our broken world, our relationships are often less than ideal. However, when Jesus dwells within us, He begins to mend the wounds of our broken relationships.

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2020-02-09

Hope

Hope is an interesting word. "Hope you had a good week." "Hope you have a wonderful time." "Hope you make it." Hope, hope, hope...

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2020-02-06

Fishy Reactions

Following God's agenda instead of our own is not always easy but when Simon Peter did it, he had enough fish to feed his family for 3 years. Think about it.

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2020-02-05

One-On-One with God

In the Bible there are many instances of godly parents who had ungodly children. Though my heart will always be pained at the choices my father and my son made, I can’t let their unfaithfulness destroy my steadfast faith and hope in my Savior.

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2020-02-05

Daily Deeds of Kindness

Precious Savior, we pass people every day who need a demonstration of your love. May we search for ways to show extravagant gestures of gracious love, and outlandish acts of kindness.

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2020-01-30

At His Feet

Imagine… If you had the chance to sit at the feet of Jesus, to look upon His face and deep into His eyes, and listen to every word He had to say. Doesn't the very thought take your breath away?

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2020-01-29

Abundant Life for the Asking

If we view Him as a God of love and forgiveness, we are prompted to love and forgive others also. Our view of God determines the quality and degree of our faith.

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2020-01-28

Everything You Need

You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner, and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need.

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2020-01-27

Will the Rope Hold?

Question: Do you believe your rope, God, will hold you during tough times? Are you willing to let go of the things that give you security?

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2020-01-26

Finishing Strong

Father God, I am so grateful that I can stand before you as righteous because of what Jesus did for me. Thank you for keeping me strong till the very end of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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2020-01-25

The Danger of Strength

Success and strength can become dangerous when uncoupled from reliance upon our Creator God, when we assume autonomy instead of recognition that all we are and all we accomplish are from the hand of a gracious God.

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2020-01-22

Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay

Be encouraged that even if you are facing hard times, God has a plan for your life.  He can and will use your weakness and fragility for His glory.  Whether your clay jar is being tested or retired to the back of cabinet like my old piece of pottery, spread the inner dwelling Good News  right where you are today.

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2020-01-22

Renewed

May God restore your soul, refresh your spirit, and remove every cloud of despair, release every care of anxiety, lift every burden of strife, heal every wound of unkindness, cleanse every stain of sin, take every weight of heaviness, and renew to the fullest, every joy, hope, and blessing that He has made available to you in the riches of Jesus Christ.

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2020-01-21

Pressing Undo

Whenever we make mistakes, we should always be looking for how to right our wrongs as best we can. Sometimes it is embarrassing. Sometimes it is expensive, but it is always the right thing to do.

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2020-01-21

Put Your Guilt to Rest

In my work as a nurse with seniors, I’ve sometimes witnessed the power of a past sin that keeps robbing my patient of present blessings.

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2020-01-19

Be Spirit-Led

Father so often we take for granted the tools you have given us to help us live a holy life that is pleasing to you. I pray that we will begin to examine our own ways, our motives, our thoughts and our desires.

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2020-01-18

Rejoice in Hope

You bring a hope to my heart that will not be dashed upon the rocks of broken covenants, unintended assurances, or misguided intentions. My hope is secure in the character of Your faithfulness. It will not be disappointed, but will see its final reward.

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2020-01-16

He Can Heal the Hurt

I caught my husband making love to another woman. He swore it would never happen again. He begged me to forgive him, but I could not - would not.

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2020-01-08

Slow Down: Work in Progress

Often we are impatient with the speed with which God works. Christ followers are taught that spiritual growth is a lifetime affair.

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