When I was young, most boys were told that a man doesn't cry. It showed emotional weakness and loss of control. A boy that cried was told he was acting like a girl! But in Psalm 86, David declared, “Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry to You all day long.”
Read more..Wickedness is like fire, it does not stay in one place, but burns out of control.
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..“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Read more..God reminds us through the storms and trials in our lives that we cannot fix everything to our liking.
Read more..Jesus saw the burdens that were put on the people and knew how weary they felt. He called the people to come to him instead.
Read more..“You are a good boy.” in my mind, I thought, “Really, am I really good?” You see, no one had ever described me in this way.
Read more..Gracious Father, I thank you that there are no limits to when you will come to us. You still come near, every day, when we come and behold you. Help me to focus the eyes of my heart on you today and take your presence with me wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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..God's covenant of peace is more than just the absence of struggle and fear. His peace is for your security and well-being. Receive the blessing of shalom from your covenant-keeping God. He is the government of peace in your life. His peace gives you safety, joy, and wholeness of your spirit, soul, and body.
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..I grew up saying the Lord's Prayer. I've said it so often that I to tend to rattle through the words. Many of us do, I suppose. In fact, I read that if I say the Lord’s Prayer as I wash my hands,
Read more..Does one prevailing problem leech your life? Some are prone to cheat. Others quick to doubt. Maybe you worry. Yes, everyone worries some, but you own the national distributorship of anxiety.
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..The Word of God is the secret of faith. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
Read more..God never defaults on His promises. He never walks away. He never gets it wrong. God’s Word tells us that He is a rock when everything else we may put our trust in is sand.
Read more..In today's verse, is a beautiful reminder of God's unwavering help you can draw from in all circumstances. Even in the midst of what you think is the worst thing, God can bring peace, encouragement, and relief. Let him sustain you today.
Read more..Ever feel as if you need to get away? So did Jesus. (Mark 1:35) Ever have so many demands that you can’t stop for lunch? He can relate. (Mark 6:31) . . .
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..I encourage you today to be different. No longer stand in the shadow of others and allow your accomplishments to be diminished.
Read more..In Christ we have been set free from the power and the penalty of sin, free from trying to earn God's favor, free from the insatiable need to please ourselves, and free to know the truth.
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