“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
Facing Trials
Live Life Thankfully By Serving Others
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Matthew 23:11 (NKJV) Every new day that arrives is a… Read More ›
Are You A Humble Soldier Of God?
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Proverbs 29:29 (NKJV) “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.” Proverbs 15:33 (NKJV) It is not easy to submit and… Read More ›
Practice Your Discernment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM5ILOsHLnw “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 (NKJV) “Having a form of godliness but denying its… Read More ›
Jesus Wept
“Jesus wept” John 11:35 (NKJV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV) Randy Alcorn, in his book called “Heaven,” believes that animals will be present in the Kingdom of… Read More ›
Make God’s Desires Your Own
“A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.” Proverbs 13:19 (NKJV) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you… Read More ›
The Love Of God Includes Pruning
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2 (NKJV)… Read More ›
Blessed Are Those Who Trust In God
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 (NKJV) “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my… Read More ›
We Don't Know What Tomorrow Holds
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV “Look, all you who kindle a fire, who encircle yourselves with… Read More ›
A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
A Prayer for those feeling OVERWHELMED: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) Abba Father, You are my Lord and Provider, a shelter from the storms of life. The trials I am encountering right… Read More ›
Trials Are The Soil In Which Faith Grows
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 (NKJV) Storms, Struggles, Difficulties, Hardships, Ordeals, Traumas, Sorrows,… Read More ›
There Is Power In His Name
“No one is like you, Lord; You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.” Jeremiah 10:6 (NKJV) In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from another…. Read More ›
Winter: A Spiritual Season
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NKjV) When my spiritual… Read More ›
Hold Me Jesus
Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gBGGX3yvMo There are times when weariness steps in and tries to keep us down. Hopelessness adds to fatigue and gives depression new muscles. It is at these moments when we need to cry out… Read More ›
Go!
“Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3 (NIV) “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city,… Read More ›
May His Joy Be In You
“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11 (NAS) “My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with… Read More ›
The Sacrifice Found In Thank Offerings
“Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor Me, and to the blameless I will show My salvation.” Psalm 50:23 (NIV) “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears… Read More ›