“. . . for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.” – Matthew 6:32 St. Augustineonce said that we were created with a “God-shaped” void. I agree. Only God can meet the deepest longings of our… Read More ›
Devotions
True Satisfaction Is Found in the Lord
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1 The Scottish-born naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, John Muir, once had a conversation with railroad magnate and industrialist E. H. Harriman. “I’m richer than you are,” declared… Read More ›
What Would Jesus Do?
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Did you know that the best argument for Christianity and the best argument against Christianity is…your life? That’s right. Not… Read More ›
Understanding Kingdom Authority
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” – Luke 10:19 A police officer weighing 160 pounds may effectively stand… Read More ›
God’s Plan and Purpose for Your Life
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.”-… Read More ›
True Joy and Peace Come from the Lord Alone
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 You may admit that God is necessary, but do you honestly know that God is enough and that He… Read More ›
Uprooting Toxic Bitterness
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14 Bitterness is an emotional cancer that consumes many a person who once had the bloom of eternal springtime in his heart. Where… Read More ›
The Cleansing, Healing Work of the Holy Spirit
“Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for Thou art my praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 There are two kinds of wounds to the human psyche. One is sorrow; the other is guilt…. Read More ›
It Is Not Ours to Ask "Why?"
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him.” – 2 Samuel 22:31 When bewilderment enshrouds you and despair looms at your door, when… Read More ›
Heartfelt Soul-Winning Brings a Bountiful Harvest
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” – Psalm 126:6 Do you know what you’re doing in the morning when you have a quiet time? Weeding your… Read More ›
Release from the Ghosts of Guilt
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” – Jude 1:21 Guilt dogs the footsteps of mankind. It gnaws. It growls. It eats away at the joy God intends for… Read More ›
People God Chooses to Do His Work
“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.” – 1 Corinthians 1:27 The people God chooses to… Read More ›
God Is In Control
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” – Isaiah 41:13 Once I had the rare opportunity of visiting with Corrie Ten Boom. I drank in her words…. Read More ›
Bridging the Stress Gap
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 Stress is nothing new…. Read More ›
Breaking Free From the Comparison Trap
“And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” – Ephesians 2:6 Have you ever noticed that we buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we… Read More ›
What Is True Humility?
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” – James 4:10 Have you ever wondered what humility is all about? True humility is not thinking negatively about yourself. It is agreeing with what God… Read More ›
Understanding the Spirit of Adoption
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” – Romans 8:15 It is tragic, but many will never accept their sainthood. A while… Read More ›
Being a Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ
“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 1:9 John Calvin was one of the greatest theologians who ever lived. He said, “I gave up all for… Read More ›
Abundant Life
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3 Abundant life… Read More ›
Held by His Omnipotent Hand
“Even there shall Thy hand lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold me.” – Psalm 139:10 I’ve heard people say, “Pray for us that we’ll hold out faithful to the end.” I think I know what they mean, but I… Read More ›
Faithful to the Fellowship
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” – Hebrews 10:25 Do you know what is happening in America today?… Read More ›
Faithful in Little Things
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” – Luke 16:10 There was a man who was going to be made… Read More ›
Faithful in Your Words
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.” – James 5:12 In talking… Read More ›
Purchased at a Precious Price
“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 26:28 says, “For this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for… Read More ›
Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” – Psalm 23:6 Goodness and mercy will pursue you all the days of your life…. Read More ›
Remembering What We’ve Learned
“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” – 2 Timothy 3:14 In the last days Satan is going to come, and there are going to… Read More ›
Where is Your Focus Today?
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14 When a runner is in a race, he puts his eyes on the goal. He doesn’t look at the… Read More ›
Looking Unto Jesus
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews… Read More ›
Like a Thief in the Night
“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:2 There was a man who went shopping and left his car and house keys in the ignition. When… Read More ›
Embracing God’s Light by Faith
“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.” – Matthew 4:16 There are two witnesses for the existence of God to all people:… Read More ›