God Speaks to Us with Truth and Life
How can we discern God’s voice amidst so many others crying for our attention? Here’s a litmus test that never fails: God’s voice speaks truth and life
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God Speaks to Us – Can We Hear Him?
God is always speaking to His children. May we never fall into a place where we don’t hear Him or where we say that we haven’t heard His voice for a long time.
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Choosing to Not Think About Negative Things
Oh, how easy it is to focus on negative stuff: We regurgitate conversations that irked us. We worry about the “what-ifs.” We get stuck in “if-only.”
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Remember This When You’re Tempted to Complain
I will choose instead to praise God with my whole heart. I will focus my eyes not on my circumstances but on His strength, and I will walk out the Truth
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Personal Faith Reflections From Nepal
Why should my life be so different than a Nepalese woman’s life because I was born in Alberta? I don’t understand. And yet I must trust that God is in control.
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Where Do You Get The Strength To Do What You Do?
God is the source of my strength. He made that very clear three years ago when I lost my mobility for several months. That’s when He directed me to Psalm 18.
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Stop Lamenting. It’s Time to Sing a New Song.
For the past thirteen months God has cradled, comforted and corrected me. And now I sense He’s bringing me into a new season. He’s giving me a new song to sing.
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3 Ways To Respond to Challenges Appropriately
When we’re walking in consistent fellowship with Him, then we’ll be better prepared to meet those challenges head-on with the grace and wisdom
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How God’s Listening Skills Differ From Ours
We pray and He listens. He never puts us on hold while He takes another person’s request. He never asks us to contact Him at a more convenient time.
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Finding Strength When We’re Tired or Afraid
For what do you need the Lord’s help? May I encourage you today with God’s truth? Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
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Please Pass the Grace (Guest Post)
God longs for us to be channels of His unbounded grace, not just stagnant pools. He lavishes us with His grace so we can generously share with those around us.
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A Divine Appointment on the Highway
God works at all times and in all places. He’s constantly drawing men and women to Himself, and He uses people like me and you to help.
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A Prayer for God’s Mercy on Our Hurting World
The weekend that celebrates freedom and independence for both Canada and the United States comes after a horrific series of terrorist attacks around the world.
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How to Safeguard Your Spiritual Health
Everything flows from my friendship with the Lord. If I shelf His Word and my alone time with Him for a month, my spiritual well-being will take a hit.
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Be Encouraged – God Holds Your Hand
My sinful nature sometimes urges me to yank my hand from His, but doing so would be foolish. I need to learn to rest in His care and attention to my well-being.
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Smile – Someone’s Thinking About You
Knowing I’m on God’s mind gives me confidence to talk with Him about everything. More importantly, it makes me feel loved. Safe. Secure.
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A Desperate Prayer for a World Gone Mad
Folks, let’s admit our inability to figure out life on our own. Let’s humble ourselves before God. Let’s acknowledge our dependence upon Him.
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What Matters Most in the Mess of Family Life?
How to stay focused on what matters most amidst the crazy busyness and messiness of family life. The inspiration: Live. Laugh. Love.
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Where Can We Find Hope When Life Hurts?
Hope is found in Jesus, the One who persevered and overcame death. Because of what He’s done and because He lives in us, we can persevere and overcome too.
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Look to the Mountain-Maker for Help
God holds us. He carries us. He shelters, protects, and provides for us. In His wisdom and might, we’re more than conquerors.
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How I’m Gaining Victory Over My Weight Issues
One of God’s rules that’s become very real to me over the past year or so is to treat my body like the temple of the Holy Spirit. It’s changed my life.
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Reassurance For When Our Plans Change
There’s no such thing as a “change of plans” if the Lord is the One determining our steps. An unexpected change of direction is a surprise to us, not Him.
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God, Keep Me From Lying To Myself
Living by God’s truth and in His light ensures His blessing and power in our lives. I much prefer this to living in lies and darkness. I’m sure you do, too.
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Living in Agreement with Jesus
I want to live a powerful and fruitful life. Christ has given us everything we need to do this, but the key lies in staying connected to Him moment-by-moment.
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How Has Fear Impacted Your Life?
Fear results when we take our focus from the Lord and put it on ourselves. Imagine the inner freedom we’d enjoy if only we’d keep our eyes on God.
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How Do You See Yourself? And Why Does It Matter?
“I’m just a…” or “I’m only a…” How many times have I heard people describe themselves in apologetic terms? Too many! Sadly, I’ve done the same thing.
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St. Patrick’s Prayer for Today
Here’s a prayer from St. Patrick—the words calm my heart and help me focus on Christ. Take a few minutes to ponder them, and may they bless you in the same way.
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3 Words That Change Everything
The three words that change everything are – “but the LORD.” Don’t fear or wring your hands in distress. Instead, pray. Pray and expect God to answer.
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Living From the Beauty of Simple Faith
Simple faith challenges North American Christianity. We read the Word and discover God’s promises, but then rationality questions how they can prove true.
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The Power of Our Body Posture
By kneeling or bowing before Jesus, I acknowledge that He is worthy of honor and praise. I communicate to Him that I am unreservedly His servant.
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The Good News About Doing Battle
God fights our battles for us. But we play a role in securing victory, too. Our job is to address whatever practical issues we must address.
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3 Life-Changing Truths about Joy
Praising God shifts our focus from our fears and failures to the character of the One who never disappoints or abandons us.
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Are You Wondering if Your Work Matters?
God gives us the victory. He reminds us that we’re doing this in obedience to His call, and He’s responsible for the results.
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Jesus Christ is Changing Lives Today
I returned last night from a two-week trip to Eastern Europe. What a wonderful opportunity to see God at work in so many places!
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3 Truths About the Good Shepherd
My exposure to sheep is minimal at best, but even that’s taught me a few insights that have helped me better understand Jesus’s role as our Shepherd (Psalm 23)
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Living from the Truth – Jesus Lives in You
Jesus lives in me. And He lives in you, too, if you’ve placed your faith in Him. Intimacy doesn’t get much better than that!
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