A Safe Place When we are anxious, stressed, frantic, God invites us in to a safe place. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in …
Surrender? Surrendering is a tough concept if you have served in the military, helped to lead a competitive business, or if you coach or play a competitive sport. But in our relationship with God, it’s the perfect way to move forward. Every time I’ve ever surrendered a trial, disappointment, or tragedy to Christ, He has …
Joy>Happiness: Many times we search for happiness while ignoring the joy we may already have. Joy comes from inside us and lasts longer, while happiness is often caused by things that happen around us. Trusting in Christ to supply all of what we need, and gratitude to Him, will bring joy to each of us. …
God’s Creation: Have you ever gazed up at the stars, looked out upon the ocean, or silently beheld the beauty of a great mountain range? The feeling I have when I silently observe the grandeur of those scenes is awe and humility…and gratitude to the Creator. “When I consider your heavens, the work of your …
The Scoreboard: God is not keeping score. “If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.” (Psalms 130:3-4) The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life …
Go Deeper: When you build a skyscraper, you don’t start with height, you start with depth. That’s why it’s important for me and you to read the Word of God and ask the Holy Spirit to teach us what God wants us to learn. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on …
Perseverance: The only way we lose is if we quit. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but …
God Hears You: Be encouraged that God is bigger than any brokenness, any sin, or any heartbreak in your life. When we surrender to Him, in faith, what we can’t fix, He will move mountains to help us, or reveal himself to us in such a way that our problems become far less significant. “Now …
Many Leaders Believed, But… Believing in Jesus is essential, but look at the two verses below closely: “Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved …
Freedom, Power and Boldness: If we, as Christians, want to serve well, love well, and live our lives with boldness and fearlessness, we should ask God to daily empower us with His Spirit. “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,”(Ephesians 5:18) When we are filled with …