Focusing on Christ is neither a natural reaction nor an easy one. Our instinct is to dwell on the situation at hand, searching for solutions or stewing over the pain and difficulty. As a result, troubles look scary and overwhelm us with a sense of defeat.
Read more..Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Why don’t you give these moments to God?
Read more..I have always been a fearful person. I have even experienced panic attacks. When I am fearful, I tell myself this truth: God is with me and I can trust Him to keep me safe.
Read more..Holy and righteous Father, please forgive me for the times that I am in rebellion to your will. Help me to recognize those times and give me the strength to avoid those temptations.
Read more..Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
Read more..Love has become a universal term that can be many things to many people. Some love golf, some love family and some love Jesus.
Read more..Trusting God with our hearts so He can heal us takes courage. Being vulnerable with God and trusting Him with areas of our life that are difficult to face is exactly what He desires.
Read more..Who are you? What is your place in this world? This question often baffles us. In our quest to be prominent or recognized, we tend to overlook the obvious fact that each person brings something distinct to this world.
Read more..Are you heading into this week just flat out exhausted? Is there some great weight upon you that you just can’t seem to lift? Have no fear, for our God does not grow weary.
Read more..I can only do so much, but God can do So. Much. More. What do you choose? Hold on to the One Whose Promises will never be Empty.
Read more..How do you feel about the word surrender? It’s not a popular word in our culture. We are afraid that if we surrender we’ll be oppressed. Maybe a person in authority has abused us and colored our concept of surrender.
Read more..The inconvenient truth is that God is not at fault when we disregard his wisdom.
Read more..“Then you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us!’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know you’” Luke 13:25
Read more..“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on Your wondrous works”
Read more..Take some time to gaze into the Living Water and see the reflection of who you are.
Read more.."And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” 1 John 3:16 Today, someone offered me the shirt off his back.
Read more..One thing you can say about the world we live in is that it’s a noisy place. Silence is not always easy to find.
Read more..Jesus knew Judas had been seduced by a powerful foe. He was aware of the wiles of Satan’s whispers (he had just heard them himself). He knew how hard it was for Judas to do what was right. He didn’t justify what Judas did. He didn’t minimize the deed. Nor did he release Judas from his choice. But he did look eye to eye with his betrayer and try to understand.
Read more..I wonder how many times during the day Jesus gently knocks to warn me of his waiting presence? Not a warning that danger is imminent (though that may be true), but to warn in the sense of putting me on the alert, giving me notice that he is ready to give counsel or send some special message of his love.
Read more..We all like to protect our name. In fact, most people would do anything to stop their name being misused or abused.
Read more.."Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me praise His Holy Name." Psalm 103:1
Read more.."As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it." Luke 19:41 He is about to face the most horrible experience ever encountered.
Read more..Often, one of the only things we can do for someone is to be there. 3 Things We Can Do to Make a Difference in Someone's Day
Read more..This verse is hard for me, because I know I am so blessed. Trouble and distress do not seem to be a part of my vocabulary right now.
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