2019-11-08
Believe and Love
God gives us gifts and talents to use for His glory. But the biggest influence we might have for the kingdom of God is seeking Him with all of our hearts and serving the people who surround us.
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Tag: Holy Spirit
2019-11-07
Called Out of Darkness
It’s pretty amazing that, as Jesus followers, we have been called out of darkness. Yet what does that actually mean when darkness seems to cast it’s shadow all around us? How do we escape it when discouragement tugs at our own coattails?
Read more..2019-11-05
The Blessings of Inadequacy
Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."
Read more..2019-11-03
Help for Hard Times
Thought: At all times of difficulty in my life - spiritual, material, physical - I will look for God's hand of blessing in the joyful assurance that He cares for me.
Read more..2019-11-02
Immediately
All farmers know that when the harvest is ripe, time is of the essence. Our time on this stage is short, no matter our ages, and the harvest is ready. It won’t last forever.
Read more..2019-11-01
Be Teachable
We are truly fortunate to have a Father that disciplines and instructs us. It is our job to be teachable and make sure we are paying attention.
Read more..2019-11-01
Developing a Tender Heart
When touched by the finger of God, a tender heart yields to the pressure and assumes the form He desires, much like a lump of clay that allows the potter to determine the shape of the vessel.
Read more..2019-10-30
Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You
Thank you, Lord God, for having mercy on me and saving me. May your Holy Spirit make me bold in telling everyone what you have done for me. Amen.
Read more..2019-10-28
Attack of Satan
“Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against
Read more..2019-10-27
Confession is a Radical Reliance Upon Grace
I needed to confess. What is confession? Well confession is not complaining. If I merely recite my problems and rehash my woes, I’m whining. Confession is a radical reliance upon grace.
Read more..2019-10-27
Out of the Box
God is bigger than I will ever understand. Greater than I can ever imagine and more powerful than a locomotive! He’s my true Superhero! So what is keeping me from praying Superhero prayers?
Read more..2019-10-26
You Taught Us How to Love
“We have spoken freely to you, …our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.” 2 Corinthians 6:11
Read more..2019-10-25
Another Man’s Righteousness
What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven since you tried your best to do what’s right?
Read more..2019-10-23
Surrendering Self
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:34-35
Read more..2019-10-23
The Blessing of His Will
God is the One who is able and willing to equip us with everything good for doing his will. He aligns our lives with his and works within our character to shape us. All this is done through Jesus Christ.
Read more..2019-10-22
Teach Me to Love Again
Father, you know the pain and the heartaches we have experienced in our relationships. You know the deep wounds that still bleed need mending.
Read more..2019-10-21
Freedom from Anxiety
Persevering through anxiety is easier when we know God intimately, believe His Word, and trust Him explicitly. In the process, we’ll discover that our anxiety is outweighed by His peace.
Read more..2019-10-19
It’s For You
Father God, thank you that I can come to you and call upon you, not because of who I am but because of who you are. Thank you that you are the same Lord over all of us and you will show yourself to those who call on you.
Read more..2019-10-17
Claiming Forgiveness
If you have truly confessed your sins, you can come now into the presence of God with great joy and a clear conscience and have perfect assurance and trust that whatever you ask for, you will receive because you are praying according to the will and the Word of God.
Read more..2019-10-16
Unresolved Anger
Anger is a silent killer. Not only can it fester in our hearts and cause our blood pressure to rise — it also discolours how we see things.
Read more..2019-10-15
Better a Millstone
What causes you to stumble? What takes you away from God rather than drawing you closer to him? What makes you want to stop believing rather than rest in peaceful trust?
Read more..2019-10-10
When God Seems Small
When God seems small, we need to remember the exhortation found many times in the Psalms to magnify the Lord. To “magnify” means to “to increase in significance; to cause to be held in greater esteem; to enlarge.” (Webster’s dictionary)
Read more..2019-10-10
Immeasurably More
Of all the names for God in the Bible, this is my favorite: "Him who is Able to Do Immeasurably More." Our God is the same God who parted the Red Sea and fed 5,000 on a green hillside with only a couple of sardine sandwiches.
Read more..2019-10-09
The Purpose of Our Trials
Let these four truths encourage you to view your next trial from God’s perspective. Though you may not feel it at the time, the Lord is with you. He is your hope and sufficiency.
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