God’s Holy Spirit has been poured into your heart. Like an empty vessel that is filled to overflowing, that is what the Spirit is for our longing soul. Are you feeling empty today? Ask the Lord, and He will fill you with His Spirit. From that will spring forth this hope that will strengthen us….
Read MoreChristians are to live in peace with everyone. Peace isn’t easy, but as a Christian, we can live in peace even if the person we are at odds with doesn’t see eye to eye with us. Peace comes from our maker. He fills us with peace as we pursue him and model the behavior of…
Read MoreGrowing up we are told, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” As we get older, we are told to be persistent in doing good things, it will come back and bless you. Finally, we are told that if we live a good life we will make it into heaven. Being…
Read MoreWhat in you are you so bold about that you will stand your ground no matter what? As a Christian are you bold in your faith? Can you say, like Paul, that you are not ashamed of the Gospel? We are called to live our lives with boldness, declaring the good news of Jesus Christ….
Read MoreGoing nowhere fast? Working hard and nothing seems to be working out? You may be on the wrong path. Often when it looks like we are spinning our wheels, it is because we are doing the wrong thing. Sit back for a moment and survey your current situation. What is going right and what is going…
Read MoreGod rejoices over you. He finds great delight in you and will protect you like a mighty warrior. Sometimes we need to hear that and be reminded of how God is with us. Just those words read during our devotion time can encourage us for that day. You don’t have to worry about impressing other…
Read MoreLove that Lasts Today is Valentine’s day. A time where we recognize our love for that special person in our life. People will go to great lengths and expense to show their love. The sad thing is that if this is one of the few days of the year that we prove our love, then…
Read MoreYour life has a message; it’s called your testimony. The way you lives testifies to others the redeeming work that Christ has done in your heart. You can either show people that love has conquered all sin or that you are living in rebellion to grace shown to you. In the tribulation, the saints will…
Read MoreNothing brings hope like a break in the storm. The first sunlight that breaks through after a storm is a welcome relief. It is a reminder that storms are temporary and they do pass. The rays of sunshine bring hope to our hearts and warmth to our souls. God is always our hope in the…
Read MoreWe can be broken but loved. God will often allow us to be broken to show us he loves us. He broke Israel’s military. In the Bible, a bow is a metaphor for any military weapon. A broken bow renders a soldier helpless. He has no way to fight or defend himself; he is vulnerable…
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