The reason worship moves us so much is because it brings us closer to the dwelling place of the Lord. It’s not the music that does it but our hearts rendered to God that draws us close. When the presence of the Lord is there, we can’t help but sing for joy to the living…
Read MoreHave you ever watched toddlers play together? The most common word used is “Mine.” in their immaturity, they haven’t learned the benefit of sharing with others. God Word says to Share Your Life. Paul and Timothy were excellent examples of investing in the churches they ministered to, and those people became dear to them. Don’t…
Read MoreIf something is important, we write it down. If it is really important, we memorize it. Some things are so important we can’t forget them. God’s word is in that category. He commands us to write these words on your heart. Put them in a place where we can be reminded daily about them. Deuteronomy…
Read MoreWhat is your biggest fear? Is it spiders or snakes? Or is it speaking in front of people or confrontation? Fear motivates us for the good or the bad. If we see someone we don’t want to talk to we will trip over everything to avoid them. If we run into a spider, we might…
Read MoreHave you ever looked at the ingredients on some of the food you eat? If you’re like me, you can’t pronounce most of them let alone know what they are. When you taste something with artificial ingredients, it doesn’t taste the same as the real stuff. The same goes when we start to add things…
Read MorePaul wanted the Colossians to continue to live for Christ after they accepted him as their savior. He knew the key was for them to keep growing in their faith. For this to happen, they had to be rooted in the Word of God and established in their faith so that they could endure what…
Read MoreBe honest. How many of you are good at starting things but bad at finishing them? I am guilty of that more than I would like to admit. There is a lot of unfinished business in my life. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Understand that in God’s eyes you are a work in progress….
Read MoreIt is said that you really don’t know someone till you have walked a mile in their shoes. This gives you an understanding of what their life is like. The Apostle Paul wanted to know Jesus more, and he knew that meant he had to be willing to go through what Christ did. Philippians 3:10…
Read MoreMy email inbox is full of life-changing opportunities. In each email, someone promises me a solution to all of life’s problems. Most of the messages have a subject line that starts with “Free Trial” or “Full Access Granted.” They are all lures to get me hooked on their products and more importantly to get my…
Read MoreHave you ever moved into a house that needed a lot of elbow grease to clean up? Maybe it was a fixer-upper, or the previous tenants left it a mess your job is to create a clean slate before you move in. When the work is all done there is a wonderful feeling of cleanliness…
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