Jesus Wept
John 11:35 Jesus wept.This verse is very plain and simple but when the weight of the world is crashing down, it is good to know that my Savior wept. I feel so guilty when I’m overcome with tears but then Jesus gently reminds me it’s alright. This is an emotion that God gave us and [...]
Read More...Ownership or Stewardship?
It’s true, people are born with an innate desire to posses. Children at play argue loudly, “That’s mine!” Though adults tend to be more civilized about it, you’ll find the same sentiment voiced repeatedly: “I want what’s mine!” God recognized this tendency in His people and instituted the Year of Jubilee to help teach them [...]
Read More...Mind Power
Most of us who are Christians would say that we love the Lord with all of our heart; that our hearts are fully His; that within our hearts, we love Him passionately. But how many of us love Him that much with our mind? Our thoughts? Our meditations? Our contemplations? “And you shall love the [...]
Read More...Reliving Your Past!
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 niv Have you ever been [...]
Read More...Your Everything
Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)I can do everything through him who gives me strength. I remember when I heard this verse for the first time. I was 14 and the Bible was a whole new world for me. This verse was so powerful! I couldn’t believe that God could make such a promise. Did He [...]
Read More...Is God’s Love Reciprocated?
Reference: Psalm 150 re·cip·ro·cate – re·cip·ro·cat·ed, re·cip·ro·cat·ing, re·cip·ro·cates.1.To give or take mutually; interchange.2.To show, feel, or give in response or return. Let’s think about the way we pray today. Consider your most recent prayer to the Lord. Did you spend as much time praising Him as you did making requests? In our selfish society, people [...]
Read More...Every Blessing
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” [Ephesians 1:3 ESV] We, as Christians, have been blessed in the greatest way…EVERY spiritual blessing. This week I am thankful for that and you should be too. How will your [...]
Read More...Following The Spirit’s Lead
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. – Galatians 5:25 A feeling… A random thought… A push… A sense of someone guiding you… These and many more other expressions I, and many others I have talked to, have used to describe when they knew that the Holy Spirit [...]
Read More...25 Promises From God For Hard Times – Part 2
13. To work things out for your good… Romans 8:28 NIV – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 14. To give you something to look forward to… 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV – However, as it is [...]
Read More...Humility and Security in Christ
Romans 12: 3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Take time this morning to pray and remind yourself not to think you [...]
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