Be present. We all know how it feels when the person we are talking to is distracted…Perhaps they are glancing at their phone or watch. This is another way that we need to be more like Jesus. He is always fully engaged when we talk to Him—when we desire to touch His heart in prayer. …
Jesus wants us to give Him our sin, so that He can give us His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). He wants us to give Him our worries, doubts and fears so that He can give us His peace. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take …
A pastor once said, we all should have a “God basket.” Whatever anxiety, worry or fear we have, we should write it on a piece of paper and put it in the basket. Don’t take the worry out of God’s basket the following day. Instead, trust Him with it. He can handle it better than …
According to a statistic I heard on the news yesterday, the segment of American society that is most depressed are wealthy women. That should not surprise us, because we all know that money and comfort does not give us contentment. We tend to search in the wrong places for peace. “Peace doesn’t mean that you …
Did you made resolutions for the New Year? Even if you didn’t, I’m sure there have been times of reflection and planning during the last few days. If so, let’s invite God to be at the center of our plans and goals. Let’s seek direction from Him. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart …
As we enter the New Year, let’s be sure to count our blessings, naming them one by one. “It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”(Dietrich Bonhoeffer) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”(Philippians 4:6) Keith MadisonSCORE International