2017-09-23
Practical Ways to Bear Burdens
There are hurting people everywhere, but at times we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain. Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden.
Read more..There are hurting people everywhere, but at times we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain. Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden.
Read more..“What do you want me to do for you?” Matthew 20: 32 Jesus was on
Read more..Be assured, dear one…God is committed to your development. Pray for God’s direction and guidance. Think about your spiritual gifts and skills. Observe God at work in your life, and allow him to shape you through good and difficult times.
Read more..Our souls are not immune to being hacked, either. Call him what you will...the devil, the evil one, satan, the father of lies. He leans in and whispers into our brains --interrupting our thoughts and warping around blessings. Where is your firewall the most vulnerable? How can you make sure your soul is "unhack-able"? Continue reading...
Read more..We each need people who love us, who are committed to us in spite of our imperfections. The fullness of Christ will not come without Christians standing with each other in love. We are not talking about salvation but growing in salvation until we care for each other, even as Christ has committed Himself to us.
Read more..Do you find yourself struggling with your faith? Paul tells us in our scripture reference not to throw away our confident trust in the Lord. Confident trust is the belief that something will happen based on God’s character. Again, He does not falter on His promises.
Read more..If you carry wounds within your soul that keep love at bay in your life, talk to a mentor who will pray with you. Jesus can bring healing, hope and a fresh display of His love through you.
Read more..We need to learn to unwind whenever possible, resting in the Presence of the Shepherd. This electronic age keeps His children “wired” much of the time, too tense to find Him in the midst of their moments.
Read more..A Devotional on seeking justice: Deep within us resides a longing for justice. We want evil punished and good rewarded.
Read more..“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8
Read more..“Jesus said to her, “Mary” John 20:16 His resurrection would soon be known to and
Read more..You will never go where God is not! Envision the next few hours of your
Read more..“You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience,
Read more..“What do you want me to do for you?” Matthew 20:32 Jesus was on his
Read more..Are the things oppressing me today the harvest of what I planted yesterday?
Read more..“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.
Read more..“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Didn’t
Read more..“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels.” Proverbs 15:1 Carol was
Read more..Abba, Father: Thought: Picture yourself, no matter your age, crawling on Abba’s lap to receive His comfort, love and guidance. It’s okay. None of us are ever too old or self-efficient to not need that!
Read more..In my family's dark season, we began to focus on the clarity of God’s call.
Read more..Lord, help me get past myself so I may understand your ways. I don’t want to sulk in the corner and justify my actions.
Read more..Who loves his child more—the father who allows the child to do what will harm him, or the one who corrects, trains, and even punishes the child to help him learn what is right? Discipline may feel like punishment, but let us remember God’s discipline is a sign of his deep love for us.
Read more..“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2
Read more..“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us
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