Jesus Satisfies our Spiritual Thirst
Teeny sips of Jesus, so to speak, might quench our thirst momentarily, but they’re not enough for the long haul. Drink deeply and find your thirst quenched.
Spending time with God and listening to and reading His Words is often all we need in this chaotic world.
Teeny sips of Jesus, so to speak, might quench our thirst momentarily, but they’re not enough for the long haul. Drink deeply and find your thirst quenched.
What a great way to ensure our little ones understand the significance of what God has done for us and to keep it fresh in our minds as well.
My two-year-old grandson became frightened, he ran to me and climbed into my lap. There he felt safe because he knew I would protect him.
When we fail to connect the gift with the Giver, we basically take the credit for the good things we experience. But a thankful heart recognizes God’s goodness.
Busyness can rob us of the deeper life for which God created us. Let’s ensure that doesn’t happen by keeping our relationship with Him our top priority.
Because conversation with the King reminds us that we’re completely dependent upon Him for everything–even our next breath. It helps us get to know Him.
The methods God uses to communicate with us are endless. We simply need ears to hear and a heart that’s willing to accept His answer.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change (James 1:17)
How can we be intentional? Every time we catch ourselves thinking or saying something negative about our situation, let’s turn it around with a praise song
The promise of His presence and power motivates me to obey. So does the threat of a negative outcome for disobedience. Either approach works for me!
My behaving like a mother hen won’t ensure my loved ones’ happiness and safety. There comes a time when I must step aside and trust God with their lives.
It was Monday, and I was knee-high in packing boxes when I heard the knock on our door. It was our Sunday school teacher with roasted chicken and rubber gloves.
Psalm 37:23 runs through my mind: “The steps of the godly are directed by the LORD. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Every detail. Even house paint.
Jesus is the Vine. We are the branches. Maintaining a strong and vibrant connection with Him results in a fruitful life that brings much glory to God.
That desire will come true as I spend private time in His presence every day, and as I practice His presence throughout each day.
Even though God tells us to persevere in prayer, I wonder if we sometimes cross an invisible line from persistence to panic-type praying.
Understanding these motivational gifts–their weaknesses and their strengths alike–helps us better understand our spouse, our kids, and our coworkers.
Prayer is more than asking God to meet our needs. It’s actively engaging with the Creator of the universe, the Savior of our souls every minute of every day.
A stranger’s undeserved kindness to me at Starbucks reminded me of God’s undeserved love and mercy to me and to all mankind.
Healthy communication is key to a healthy marriage. It’s also key to a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Let’s be intentional to keep both relationships strong.
The fundamental step is to spend time in the Light’s presence. Ask Jesus to fill and control us, and His light will shine through us and pierce the darkness.
Beginning a new year is like opening a new journal. Each blank page represents opportunities to be discovered, adventures to unfold, truths to be learned.
Absolutely. It doesn’t guarantee the results we want or the timing we wish, but it moves God to action. A recent phone call reminded me of this truth.
Read His Word and talk with Him as with a dear friend. Wait on the Lord, and He will give you supernatural strength to face the tasks at hand.
Because of who Jesus is, praying in His name gives me faith to believe that God will hear and answer in a way that is completely right and in the right timing.
Faith stories make a difference. Let’s take advantage of their influence. Let’s stoke the fire of the next generation’s faith by recalling God’s goodness to us.
Four days ago I walked on the Great Wall of China. It’s an amazing feat of human engineering considering modern-day machinery and technology didn’t exist.
I believe it’s Henry Blackaby who says, “God is at work at all times and in all places.” I saw that yesterday while aboard our flight from Vancouver to Asia.
Asking God to guard us from problems may not get us the answer we want. If we pray according to His will, the answer will come in His time and in His way.
The driven person doubts whether his efforts have been sufficient whereas the drawn person senses the Father’s whisper, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
This week’s ministry is all about building relationships, That happens when we share from our hearts. We remove the masks and be real, and friendships are born.
Sometimes fear hinders us from being intentional about showing love towards people of other cultures. But love speaks every language fluently.
Rest assured that, so long as our hearts are in right relationship with Him and we ask with right motives, He will listen to our requests.
Whatever daily life looks like, keep first things first. Enjoy your relationship with Jesus. Invite Him into the mundane and do everything as an act of worship.
How are you doing in the “giving thanks” department? I’m thankful for God’s instructing us to do it–He knows doing so keeps our perspective in the right space.
God isn’t interested in half-hearted or delayed obedience from His kids. He wants willing and immediate obedience from us.
End of content
End of content
GRACE FOX MINISTRIES
PO Box 11022
1945 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 0E4
Canada