Action Words for Every Christian’s Vocabulary
If we truly want to grow deep in our Christian faith, we need to take action. This helps us dismiss any temptation to drift in our relationship with Jesus.
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Overcoming Thoughts That Fence Us In
Our thoughts can hinder our potential, our health, and our relationships, but it needn’t be that way. We can enjoy freedom characterized by life and peace.
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To Which Voice Should We Listen?
Listen to Him. Ultimately Christ’s voice is the one we ought to heed, and for good reason. He is life and truth. He is wisdom and love.
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3 Questions to Ask When Waiting on God
The answer to all three questions is “God Almighty.” Be encouraged knowing He’s fully aware of your situation. Surrender your cares to Him.
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Caring for Our Soul Makes a Difference
Sometimes we feel guilty taking time for ourselves. Or we think we dare not lest the world falls apart in our absence. But let’s remember that even God rested.
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Trusting God With All Our Heart
I trust with ALL my heart, not just the part that I am comfortable giving Him. Acknowledging He is God replaces fear with courage and fills me with joy.
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What Difference Does the Word “All” Make?
The word all is small and easy to skim over in Mark 12:30, but it can change our entire perspective when we focus on what it means.
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God Hides You In a Safe Place
We moved into a teeny tiny house when I was in fourth grade. The only place for the bird cage was atop the fridge. We mistakenly believed it was safe there.
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How Applying God’s Word Leads to A Healthier You
About this time each January, North Americans break their New Year’s resolutions to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Applying God’s Word can help you keep yours.
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No Such Thing as a Surprise for God
When the unexpected comes – and it will -remember that God knew every detail about it before you were even born. It was no surprise to Him.
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Escaping the Trap of Feeling “Not Good Enough”
Are you stuck in the trap of “not good enough?” Remember, we’re accepted by God because of His unfailing love for us, not because of anything we do. Period.
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Prayer for America on Inauguration Day
Today a new leadership has been established in the United States. Your Word says that You ordain authorities and rulers, so we trust Your choice (Romans 13:1).
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Breaking Free From Our Strongholds
The enemy of our souls doesn’t want us free and joy-filled, so he plants these lies in our minds. Often we don’t recognize their presence until we hit a crisis.
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What Do You Expect When You Pray?
I expect God to respond. His answer may not be what I wish, but I expect it to be the best answer possible because He is too wise and loving to make a mistake.
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Two Batches of Buns and the Holy Spirit
His presence and power change everything. He infuses us with His vision, breathes energy into us as we pursue His kingdom, and brings eternal results for our efforts.
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Here’s My Focus Word for 2017
Several years ago I began choosing one special word at the start of a new year. For 2017, my one word is “see.” Here are a few thoughts that it brings to mind.
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Exchanging the Old for the New
God’s all about exchanging the old for the new, giving second chances, and restoring what was lost or broken. He wants to fill us with hope.
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Experiencing Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Hope, peace, joy and love aptly describe what Christmas is meant to celebrate, and all because God chose to become man and dwell among us.
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What Christmas Gift Can We Give to Jesus?
I’ve thought about what I can give to Jesus. The answer, I believe, is a joyfully obedient heart. – not just for Christmas but for 365 days each year.
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A Prayer for Peace in a Difficult Christmastime
Would you join me in praying for people whose Christmas is anything but joyful? A prayer to know Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and find comfort in His presence.
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A Baby Changes Everything – Including Me and You
Jesus, Prince of Peace, came into our world so He could live in us. His power at work within us ought to help us worship, rather than worry.
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The Lord Helps Us: A Life-Changing Truth
Our help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth. He stands ready, eager to lend a hand the moment we invite His participation in our circumstances.
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Who Controls Your Destiny?
God gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny. No matter what you face, God’s bigger, and He’s got your back.
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Why has God Brought You To This Place?
Keep your eyes and ears wide open. Keep your heart open, too, so you can learn everything He wants you to learn during this time.
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What Possessed You to Do That?
Let’s ask Jesus to fully possess our minds, our eyes, our hands, our tongues, and our feet and to love others through us.
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Serving Others: The Path of Blessing
Intentionally serving others is not always convenient, but when we do as Jesus says simply because we love Him, He will reward us.
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Worry: The Root Cause and the Cure
Expressing gratitude to the Lord for His faithfulness moves our focus from our problems to His sufficiency to overcome them.
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The Negative and Positive Power of Self-Talk
The words we speak carry tremendous impact. They can breed death and discouragement or breath life. They influence our attitudes that influence our behaviors.
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The Key to Doing Life Well is Christ
The more Christ fills us, we experience strength that’s not our own, peace that passes human understanding, and joy that’s impossible apart from His presence..
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My 99-Year-Old Friend: An Example of Gratitude
How I’d love to grow old maintaining his attitude about gratitude. And I can. By remembering his words: “You know–thankfulness is really a choice, isn’t it?
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When God Does a New Thing: Wondering, Waiting, Working and Watching
Every so often in our lives, God does a new thing. It’s highly probable that we won’t understand at first, and we might find the process difficult.
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On the Daily Lookout for Splashes of Beauty
I’m really enjoying this practice. It’s opening my eyes to see how truly blessed I am, and it’s helping me walk in obedience to God’s command.
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5 Must-Haves For Every Spiritual Wardrobe
Mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience never go out of style. We can’t go wrong if we clothe ourselves in these spiritual garments.
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Why Our Physical Health Matters
I’ve literally experienced a metamorphosis health-wise in the past 18 months by losing 52 pounds (and counting). I feel better than I’ve felt in years
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Living Examples of Contentment
Life gives us countless reasons to be discontent. But the Lord’s promises and His presence in our lives give us every reason to turn it around.
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God Speaks to Us Through Spiritual Hunger
Sometimes He speaks to me through a sermon or a song or someone else’s quotes, but the way He communicates with me each morning is different.
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