2022-10-17
God is our Protection
Some years ago, when I was especially run down in body and spirit, I sensed an encroaching darkness descend upon me. On this particular day, I had gone to bed early ...
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Tag: Holy Spirit
2022-10-15
Costly Forgiveness
Our forgiveness toward others should have no limitations. God’s unconditional pardon of our sins destroys any excuse we might devise for holding onto bitterness.
Read more..2022-10-14
When We Miss the Target
God knows you miss the target. He knows you can’t pay for your mistakes. But he can.“God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins” (Romans 3:25 NLT).
Read more..2022-10-14
When You Feel Like a Failure
“I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come . . . shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
Read more..2022-10-13
Finding Stillness
Lord, When my heart and mind are overwhelmed, help me to be still and to remember that you alone created this world; nothing in it is beyond your control!
Read more..2022-10-12
A Thankful Man Is a Humble Man
If you think you know God but do not live your life in gratitude before Him, it is doubtful that you really knew Him in the first place. A thankful heart honors God. Too often when we say we "know God," what we actually mean is ...Continue reading
Read more..2022-10-11
Let Gentleness Go Before You
Father, help us to be mindful today of our attitudes. Help us to pay close attention to the ones we hurt because we are not paying attention to the little things.
Read more..2022-10-09
The Road Ahead
Roads. Some are short with a definite destination. Others are long and winding, with a scenic view. Like me, you might find yourself on a road you didn’t know you were on, but when you look back you can see where it started and where it’s taken you, even if you still can’t see the end clearly
Read more..2022-10-08
Safe Place to Grow
God does not tally our blunders in his logbook or entangle us in shame. He encourages us, offers a new beginning, and promises to remember our sins no more, always taking an interest in the vocation he calls us to fulfill.
Read more..2022-10-08
No Holding Back
When we know the love God has for us, we can become connected to Him in such a way that we don’t feel ashamed for Him to know us for who we truly are. We can freely go to Him. In truth, He already knows us…
Read more..2022-10-07
Identity Crisis
Throughout our Christian lives, we will encounter times when we believe our identities to be in crisis but that never moves the Lord from his place of majestic reign.
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Second Chance
Hatred in your heart will only bring death. Be slow to anger and judgment, or judgment shall come upon you.
Read more..2022-10-05
Use Freedom to Flourish or to Fall
God, help me make the right decisions and use my freedom to serve others in your strength and to enjoy life without indulging in what is wrong.
Read more..2022-10-05
He Leads and Guides Me
Sheep aren’t as dumb as most people think. They have figured out that all they need to do is to trust and follow the shepherd. It is sad that most of us seemingly intelligent humans haven’t figured out to do the same.
Read more..2022-10-04
Under the Influence
As Christ followers living in a fallen, confused world, we cannot allow the world’s standards to influence how we live life.
Read more..2022-10-04
Touch Me
Touch me while I am asleep And awaken me to Your truth Oh Lord For many times I fail to acknowledge Your presence.
Read more..2022-10-03
When Everything Else Fails
At the end of his life, John Newton said, “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!”
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Inseparable
Perhaps there is something you’re afraid to bring to God. A deep wound, a nagging question, or doubt. Nothing will cause the Lord to push you away
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Do We Take God at His Word
Devotional by Kathy Cheek: Do We Take God at His Word?
Read more..2022-10-01
He Calls You by Name
Imagine, He calls each one of us by name! Like a mother calls her precious child. Like a lover whispers the name of his beloved.
Read more..2022-09-30
He Gives Us a New Song to Sing
Would you like to be an instrument of God to cause others to sing praises to Him? Then tell them the glorious things He has done for you and for them, and encourage them to place their trust in Christ.
Read more..2022-09-29
You Are His
You are who God says you are: “spiritually alive.” Heavenly positioned, “seated with him in the heavenly realms.” “One with Jesus Christ.”
Read more..2022-09-28
The Unchained Word
Scripture describes the word of God as alive, active, sharp and penetrating. “God’s word is not chained.” 2 Timothy 2:9
Read more..2022-09-28
The Path of Most Resistance
When God calls us to a new path, especially a path that will lead us to sharing His word and His gospel, it is normal to feel uncomfortable because we may fear rejection, humiliation, and failure.
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