It can feel like F O R E V E R when we’re in the valley. When we’re laying there, face down in the mud, unable to stand, unable to speak – when we cry out to God and….then….wait….
It’s a wonder God didn’t lose his temper and do away with the whole lot of us. Instead, immense in mercy and with an incredible love, he embraced us. He took our sin-dead lives and made us alive in Christ. He did all this on his own, with no help from us!
The LORD smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done. Genesis 8:21 NIV
Nothing surprises God. There [...]
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8 NIV
When someone does us wrong what is the first thing we think of? If you’re honest, you’ll say it’s how we can get even. We have an innate tendency to want to [...]
Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns.
Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around.
Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.
When the clouds are full of water, it rains.
When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls.
Don’t sit [...]
…. I found this article and it is so interesting…. here then read the devotion… I Can’t Take it Much Longer. ”What am I doing in the meantime, Lord? Hoping, that’s what I’m doing—hoping You’ll save me from a rebel life, save me from the contempt of dunces. I’ll say no more, I’ll shut my mouth, since [...]
For the most part, following Christ, being a Christian, should fill us with overwhelming joy. It should not be a chore or a strain. It should not be something we have to get out of bed and force ourselves to do everyday. Being a child of the King should bring elation to our hearts.
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. – Deuteronomy 33:27 NIV
Life can be… shall we say…. difficult sometimes? There are days when nothing seems to go right. The kids are fighting, the dog digs a hole in the backyard, the boss is upset, the [...]
