Follow God’s Way: Pursue Peace

“It is imperative that you confront problems when they arise no matter how uncomfortable they might be. Failure to confront in love allows the enemy to sow seeds of conflict.” - Pastor Mensa Otabil. Proverbs 17:14 AMP The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first … Continue reading Follow God’s Way: Pursue Peace

Choose God’s Way

“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.” – William Cowper. John 14:6 AMP Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT “My thoughts are nothing like … Continue reading Choose God’s Way

Don’t Run Away from God!

  Why don't you turn turn turn around why do you roam   Can't you see God the Father waits to welcome you home   You were never meant to walk the path you've trod   How long will you run away...a fugitive from God.  (Song: Fugitive from God) Psalm 139:7-10 NLT I can never escape from your … Continue reading Don’t Run Away from God!

Yes: Our God Cares About Us!

Does Jesus care when my heart is painedToo deeply for mirth and song?When the burdens pressAnd the cares distressAnd the way grows weary and long? Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares His heart is touched with my griefWhen the days are wearyThe long night drearyI know my Savior cares. (Hymn: Does Jesus Care) … Continue reading Yes: Our God Cares About Us!

The Amazing Love of God!

The Amazing Love of God!The love of God is greater far  Than tongue or pen can ever tell.It goes beyond the highest star  And reaches to the lowest hell.The guilty pair, bowed down with care,  God gave His Son to win;His erring child He reconciled  And pardoned from his sin. O love of God, how … Continue reading The Amazing Love of God!

God: Our Hope!

“Hope is the raw material from which faith builds the house.” - Rex Rouis.Psalms 130:5 NLTI am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalms 39:7 NLTAnd so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.Psalms 119:114 NLTYou are … Continue reading God: Our Hope!

The Wonder of God’s Creation

“While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation.” - Maya Angelou. Genesis 1:27-28 NLT So God created human beings in his own image.    In the image of God he created them;    male and female he created them. Then God … Continue reading The Wonder of God’s Creation

Strength through Adversity

"Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact … Continue reading Strength through Adversity

The Blessing of Change!

It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. -C.S. … Continue reading The Blessing of Change!

Godly Living

Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires … Continue reading Godly Living