Spending time with God and listening to and reading His Words is often all we need in this chaotic world.
Regardless of how we feel about having honest conversations with God, the truth is that He wants to hold them with us. So, let’s do it.
We ought to wake every morning in awe that God has given us the gift of another day. We ought to go throughout our day in awe that He moves with us and in us.
We don’t like to think about our faith journey requiring sacrifice. We’d rather think about how it benefits us: forgiveness, answers to prayer, eternal life.
For each of the past five years or so, the Lord’s given me one special word on which to focus. Beyond a doubt, my word for 2016 is “great.”
In this crazy busy season, we sing about silent nights and calm. The irony is that we feel anything but calm and finding silence is nearly impossible.
God modeled true love by sacrificing His Son so we could be restored to relationship with Him and inherit eternal life. How do we measure up to His example?
As we think about giving this season, let’s remember that we don’t have to spend a small fortune on presents. Some of the best gifts are free.
Happiness is found when we do life God’s way. It gives us the strength to forgive, and to face our fears. It gives us peace in the midst of storms.
Even when emotions tell us that He is far away, the truth remains–He is with us. May this truth encourage you today, my friend.
I wish all my readers the ability to recognize the blessings they experience on daily and to express gratitude to the One from whom all blessings flow.
Giving thanks doesn’t come naturally to most people. That’s why God repeats His command over and over. He wants us to “get” it because He knows its value to us.
I grew up praying specifically so I could see God answer in specific ways. But perhaps my so-called specific prayers are my way of telling God what to do.
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.
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