God is in Control
God Is In Control And they were calling to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. - Isaiah 6:3 Did you know there is now a modern day version of the...
View ArticleKnown by God
by Bill Brant It is a statement within a larger sentence that Paul writes to followers of Jesus in Galatia. These recent believers had been convinced by others that to be “Christian” they had to...
View Article‘Christmas of Love’ a treasured childhood memory
‘Christmas of Love’ a treasured childhood memory I grew up in a small southern town which is now quite large. I know we can’t stop progress but I miss my childhood home. Downtown we had a post office...
View ArticleOne Out of Ten
by Tim Archer One came back to say thank you. Ten men were healed, miraculously healed. Only one came back to say thank you. As we see in Chapter 17 of the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was traveling along the...
View ArticleThe Eyes of Your Heart
The Eyes of Your Heart I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints....
View ArticleThe thing you should want most
You have a responsibility to provide for yourself and your family. So work hard, educate your children, and take occasional breaks. Just don’t forget the things that are important to eternity. “The...
View ArticleBecome more like Christ
O God, I know you are the one who “searches hearts and minds.” Yet because of the grace you demonstrated in Jesus, I am confident that you love me. My heart is sorry for the sin I have committed, but I...
View ArticleThe Saddest Word
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 62:5-6 Several famous people were asked what they felt...
View ArticleIn My Own Home
TODAY’S VERSE I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. Psalms 101:2 (NLT) TODAY’S THOUGHT Why is it so hard to live out our Christian experience at home? We can be cooperative at work, a model...
View Article“… in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses
2 Corinthians 6:4 It takes Almighty grace to take the next step when there is no vision and no spectator – the next step in devotion, the next step in your study, in your reading, in your kitchen; the...
View ArticleRest for the Weary Soul
My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. ― Psalm 38:4 There are plenty of roads in life that promise joy, health, peace, or transformation. Most of them, however, don’t lead in that...
View ArticleFake
by Tim Archer There was controversy in the awarding of the 2013 World Press Photo of the Year. According to some, the photo that won the prize didn’t represent the reality that was photographed. It had...
View ArticleAcknowledging His Presence Builds Character
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. – James 4:8 In the quiet early morning, as the sun’s first rays peak over the horizon, we may sense the presence of God. But as the day wears on and the...
View ArticleMay the God of hope fill you with all joy
Today’s Verse for Tuesday, March 18, 2014 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —Romans 15:13...
View ArticleWhats Wrong With Grownups
from New Life What’s Wrong with Grownups Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged. – Colossians 3:21 What’s wrong with grownups?” This was a question posed by a Sunday...
View ArticleHe restores my soul.
Today’s Verse for Monday, March 17, 2014 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. —Psalm 23:1-3...
View ArticleBlessed is the man who trusts in the Lord
But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its...
View ArticleThe Holy Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. —Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) Thoughts on Today’s...
View ArticleTrue Forgiveness
from New Life God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Acts 5:31 Without true forgiveness, bitterness will inevitably...
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