“Jesus does not respond to our worry-filled way of living by saying that we should not be so busy with worldly affairs. He does not try to pull us away from the many events, activities, and people that make up our lives. . . . He asks us to shift the point of gravity, to … Continue reading Heart Shift-Obey the Lord
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Need a Changed Heart? Try Jesus!
Have you ever had an experience where there was something in your home that needed your attention, and you decided to fix it yourself? I’m sure that I am not the only person who has taken those matters into my own hands. Sometimes the ‘fix’ work and other times, it depends on who is evaluating. … Continue reading Need a Changed Heart? Try Jesus!
Detangled and Set Free!
Last week, I was working in my garden. We live in a community where you must be mindful about which plants beautify the front of your home. Last year we planted some rose bushes that the deer seemed to love. They were progressing nicely. Every morning, I went outside and watered the roses, and they … Continue reading Detangled and Set Free!
Called to Live in Freedom
“Freedom is something that is related to the very heart and core of the Gospel of the grace of God. The Bible teaches that there is a bondage which men have who are in sin, but once a man has been converted to Jesus Christ freedom becomes a part of his very nature.” Bily Graham. … Continue reading Called to Live in Freedom
Fulfilling God’s Purpose
“The purpose of God is the sovereign cause of all that good that is in man, and of all that external, internal and eternal good that comes to man. Not works past, for men are chosen from everlasting; not works present, for Jacob was loved and chosen before he was born; nor works foreseen, for … Continue reading Fulfilling God’s Purpose
Godly Living: Staying Close to God
"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: Staying Close to God
Stand Still: God is Working!
The journey of life passes through many cities. There are cities that are filled with joy, and life is good; we are enjoying health, and the train is running smoothly. Eventually, we pass through the city of challenges, and our posture and facial expressions change. What do we do? Unfortunately, everyone must pass through this … Continue reading Stand Still: God is Working!
Growth in Dependence on God
“God allows us to face difficulties so that our faith will be stretched and refined. The trials we face provide an excellent opportunity for us to declare our dependence on God and not on ourselves. The way we win the battle with discouragement is by humbling ourselves before God and telling Him that we need … Continue reading Growth in Dependence on God
Developing a Lifestyle of Depending on God
There are some things that are consistent across the board, we all need someone who can provide support from time to time. That support can take many different forms; it can be someone to care for a sick baby while you get some much-needed sleep. It can be someone to cook a meal because you … Continue reading Developing a Lifestyle of Depending on God
Love God: Love Others
"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love." — Hubert H. Humphrey. Today, I want to add this quote because I have a friend like this: "God created us friends because He knew our moms couldn’t handle us as sisters." — Unknown 1 John 4:7 AMP Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, … Continue reading Love God: Love Others
Victory Walk 