2024-05-06
A Trampled Rose
The sentence, "Like a rose, trampled on the ground", gave me such a clear word picture of what Jesus went through for us
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2024-05-03
Learning to Trust
Many people know the hymn, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” The melody soothes, the words bring hope. But like many familiar pieces of verse, Louisa Stead’s words can easily slip like quicksilver off our lips without lodging in our hearts and minds.
Read more..2024-05-01
A Daily Choice – Colossians 3
We get to choose to respond to others out of our experience of God's indwelling grace. How will you respond to others?
Read more..2024-04-30
Where Do Your Works Come From?
Has something rocked the foundation of what you thought you understood as your life or way of life?
Read more..2024-04-30
God Sees You
I woke up today and I felt small and insignificant. Why? It happened when I fell into the trap of comparing myself to others.
Read more..2024-04-26
Help in Conflict
Father God, Please help me to identify the unmet needs that exist in the conflicts I find myself in. Help me to turn to You to meet the deep needs of my heart.
Read more..2024-04-24
Stones
I have always loved walking along the beach, or through a paddock, or searching through disused quarries. Why? Well, I love stones and pebbles. Each one is different whether it is their size, their color, even broken rocks have their inner beauty and it is often only when they are broken that you can see
Read more..2024-04-23
Continuous Surrender
If you are like me, the day you were saved is embedded in your mind. You probably remember every detail vividly. Do you remember your expectations of Christianity?
Read more..2024-04-19
Dirty Oven
As I was scrubbing the oven, I compared the dirty oven with our hearts. People can’t see inside our ovens, or our hearts, but God
Read more..2024-04-18
Strong Faith/Small Faith
We understand strong faith/small faith all too well. . We have seen God work miracles in our lives. but when “reality” hits, we falter. Just a bit.
Read more..2024-04-17
Return to Me
An old friend listened as Lisa unfolded the past two years.The friend responded with the story of the prodigal son and reassuringly added, "God the Father is so glad you're back!"
Read more..2024-04-16
Facing Changes
They say change is the only constant in life. Some changes we like, others burden us down. Here are some principles I’ve learned
Read more..2024-04-14
God Turns Nobodies into Somebodies
God took this nobody of a girl and turned her into a somebody. And He can do the same for you!
Read more..2024-04-14
You Can’t be Good Enough, and that’s OK
What are ways you tend to keep score with God? Why do you do this? Ask God to help you trust him more.
Read more..2024-04-12
I’m so Impatient, Lord
Slow me down Lord! Help me be calm, relax and enjoy my day – my husband, my family, my friends, my neighbors, and the people I meet. “But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience . . .” Galatians 5:22
Read more..2024-04-12
Patience Freely Offered
God does more than demand patience from us; He offers it to us. Patience is a fruit of His Spirit. It hangs from the tree of Galatians 5:22: “The Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
Read more..2024-04-09
Buried in Grace
Thought— Write down the dark things that still tempt you. Hold the list up to the light and see it shining through your handwriting. Then present the list to Jesus in prayer and rip it up.
Read more..2024-04-08
Get Rid of Guilt
We need not walk with feelings of guilt. Christ has set us free from guilt and sin. Let’s walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Father, thank You for freeing us from all guilt and sin through Your Son’s death on the cross. Enable us to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Amen.
Read more..2024-04-08
Instant Forgiveness; Lingering Consequences
With repentance and confession, God forgives instantly. But He doesn’t remove the consequences of our sin. We have to live with those consequences.
Read more..2024-04-07
When We Feel Helpless
Have you ever considered that spiritual rescue is even more important than physical deliverance?
Read more..2024-04-06
One with God
How would you define intimacy? Is it possible for us to experience oneness with the Lord?
Read more..2024-04-06
The Resurrection
May you today know Him and the power of His resurrection. Rise, for the Lord is risen!
Read more..2024-03-29
Father, Forgive Them
The dialogue that Friday morning was bitter. From the religious leaders, “He saved others but he can’t save himself.”
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