Understand that God knows all of our thoughts before we express them. He knows what we are going through and what we need even before we pray.
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8
So, why pray? Continue reading “Why Pray?”
Your Terms or the Spirit’s?
I had a real wake-up call the other day when I read Galatians 5:22 about the nine fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I flunked!
I was in a rush the other day and got caught behind Continue reading “Your Terms or the Spirit’s?”
Jesus Extends His Hand—Grab Hold
Whether you are drowning or just need a helping hand Jesus is always there with his hand extended. When Peter lost faith after Jesus had called him, he started to sink. There was Jesus who Continue reading “Jesus Extends His Hand—Grab Hold”
Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back from Doing Anything in Your Life!
I know people get tired of me saying this but you can do anything, be anyone. You just need to BELIEVE. You need to have faith.
The problem is doubt. I guarantee that as you read this right now you have doubt. The idea of faith allowing us to do seemingly impossible things—do anything, be anyone—sounds absurd. That is exactly the Continue reading “Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back from Doing Anything in Your Life!”
Can a Christian Watch ‘Game of Thrones’?
Very interesting article in USA Today by David Gibson, Religion News Service. You can read it here. I have to admit that Continue reading “Can a Christian Watch ‘Game of Thrones’?”
Satan Wants You Unhappy and Longing Forever
Satan wants souls forever longing for God knowing they blew it—they have lost God for eternity. He wants souls in agony because they closed their ears to God’s call—souls that never Continue reading “Satan Wants You Unhappy and Longing Forever”
Why is “Love” the Best-Kept Secret to Life?
The 3rd Secret to Life is LOVE God and everyone around you because God is love. However, it’s truly one of the Continue reading “Why is “Love” the Best-Kept Secret to Life?”
Where to Start Reading the Bible?
The Bible can seem a little daunting if you are picking it up for the first time. Yes, you can start “In the beginning…” by reading from the start. However, it may help if you pick out Continue reading “Where to Start Reading the Bible?”
In the Silence is Often Where You Hear God. My Experience…
A thunderbolt did not hit me. God did not appear to me out of a cloud. I did not hear a booming voice. In my case, in the pit of loneliness one night I felt this “push” out of nowhere to Continue reading “In the Silence is Often Where You Hear God. My Experience…”
Jesus on Memorial Day
Just before he sacrificed his life for you and me, Jesus summed up the best thought for Memorial Day…
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
We need to think about all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Unlike Jesus, most are unknown except to family and friends.
This is a day to say a prayer of thanks to all have given so much for us. Let’s remember them in a special way this Memorial Day.
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