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Teenagers are known to measure themselves against peers, but many adults today also struggle with comparison. Social media platforms make it especially difficult to outgrow this type of thinking. When comparing ourselves to others, we tend to … Think security is based on what we own. This attitude tempts us to work longer hours orContinue reading “Putting Aside Childish Ways”

God delights in hearing your prayers! We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God. You aren’t just anybody, you are his child. When God saved you, he enlisted you. He gave not only forgiveness forContinue reading “God Delights In Hearing Your Prayers”

A core issue of the Bible is whether we submit to God’s governance or try to form a government based on our own perception of what is good or what works. God’s way results in eternal life, but it comes with the obligation to submit ourselves to God. It requires keeping all of His commandmentsContinue reading “Trusting God With All Your Heart”

“So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them”—Luke 4:39 When Jesus went into the room where the elderly lady lay, Luke writes, “He stood over her and rebuked her fever,” another detail Matthew and Mark omit. Was he addressing some hostile power? OnContinue reading “Our Attitude Toward Evil Today”

The weekend is here and no doubt, if you’re like most, you’ve been planning to do a number of enjoyable activities. Allow me to encourage you to let Jesus Christ be a part of your plans. He’s patiently waiting to be with you and love you. Here’s an idea, why not let Jesus be atContinue reading “Enjoy Your Weekend With Jesus”

Have you ever had a day when you woke up and it was dark, overcast, raining and cold? It’s the kind of day that you want to pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep. But, we all have responsibilities, including work and praising the Lord. Wait a minute. I thought youContinue reading “A Funky Day to Praise The Lord”

Resistance to God will cause a hardening of your heart, but those who regularly submit to Him quickly address sin in their life and return to the place of obedience and blessing. When we yield to the Holy Spirit’s promptings, our heart becomes increasingly pliable and sensitive to His leading. Then God can give usContinue reading “Resistance To God — A Hardening Of Your Heart”

Isaiah 55:8-11 explains that God sometimes does things in a very round-about way, but it has a kind of boomerang effect. At times, it seems God goes in one direction, off the beaten path, but that is merely our perspective of it. We find out later—after we have grown in wisdom and understanding—that He hasContinue reading “God’s Perspective Vs. Man’s Perspective”

Are you on the road to nowhere? Are you dealing with sin in your life or difficult circumstances that appear unchangeable? No matter what you encounter in this life you can have hope in the midst of your trials. How do you have hope—through perseverance and endurance. Your trials in life are not difficult toContinue reading “Enduring Difficult Circumstances In Your Life”

We were made to live a life that says, “Look at God!” People are to look at us and see not us but the image of our Maker. This is God’s plan. 2nd Corinthians 3:18 says, “We…are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” BecauseContinue reading “What Does Your Life Say About You?”