Author Patricia Ennis once said that we should “view ourselves as a precious vessel God crafted for a unique purpose.” God has given each of us spiritual gifts. When we don’t use our gifts, the world becomes less than it could be. “If others don’t use their gifts, you get cheated, and if you don’t …
If it matters to you, it matters to God. The ailing parent, the heartbroken teenager, the stress at work…they matter much to God. You are His child. Bring your burden to Christ. Since He loved you enough to die a painful death for you, He loves you more than enough to carry your burden. Jesus …
My goal today, and each and every day, should be to get my heart right. “We must begin by admitting that people and situations do not cause us to speak as we do. Our hearts control our words. People and situations simply provide the occasion for the heart to express itself.” (Paul David Tripp) Jesus …
Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are difficult to sustain. Most of us would agree that meditating on God’s Word each day is a good habit. But, at times, there are distractions. Other times our mind wonders toward our “to do” list. It’s a battle. The Holy Spirit is our helper and our …
Small interruptions can ruin your day…if you allow it. Things like knocking over a cup of coffee in your lap right before work, unforeseen traffic issues, or a very important phone call coming right before your very important meeting! We’ve all been there. The way we handle these annoying interruptions may dictate how the rest …
When my heart is in the right place, I can pray, love God, and love people. I can have peace. That’s why I should start each day with Psalm 51:10… “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do …
Many people are trying to find their way in the world. Many have become cynical and some live in fear. We may not be able to sing like David or preach like Paul, but as we follow Jesus, we can ‘walk the talk’ and we can simply say to the cynics and the fearful ones, …
Bad habits are hard to break. Some of our bad habits have a negative effect on those we love most. Instead of shining, we become dull to those around us. In our politically divided nation, I often find myself complaining instead of praying. Most of the things I complain about, I can’t fix. But God …
We all face struggles in life. We have a Father who can help. He never gets tired of hearing from us. God will hold our hand as we go through trials. We are His children. “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not …
It’s hard to fathom what Jesus did for us on the day of the crucifixion. It’s also more than remarkable what He gave to us at that time. We, who trust in Him, gave Him something, as well. We gave Jesus our sin, shame and regrets. He gave us His righteousness. What little righteousness I …