Yesterday in my prayer time, God spoke to my heart, “I love these times with you.” I think sometimes we go through the motions of having a prayer time because it’s necessary for our well-being, and we see it as Christian rule we must keep. But we need to remember that our prayer time is … Continue reading Quality Time
Tag: Peace
Because God Said So
If you’re a parent like me, you have probably had your child contradict what you just said and insist on doing something different. Maybe they threw a fit, or maybe they just asked a whiny, “But why?” Our typical response is, “Because I said so!” Many times God instructs us to do something, and we … Continue reading Because God Said So
Filters
There are many kinds of filters in the world today. There are filters for oil, air, water, light, and lint. Some filters save our lives from exposure to harmful chemicals, while others are simply to separate textures while cooking. Regardless of what they’re used for, they are useful and many times necessary. Believe it or … Continue reading Filters
The Power of Love and Forgiveness
Throughout our lives, we will have many opportunities to hold hard feelings against someone. Friends, family, or strangers may slander our name, deceitfully deal with us, or even physically harm us. Our first instinct is to go on the defense and become bitter. We would love to see those people pay for what they did. … Continue reading The Power of Love and Forgiveness
The Power of Prayer
As we watch the news, we may be overwhelmed by the surge of evil in the earth today. It can be disheartening and overwhelming. But God has told us to “be of good cheer” because He has “overcome the world” (John 16:33). One of the ways we overcome the world and the devil is through … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
Your Part in Psalm 91
As you read through Scripture, you’ll see that God has provided many blessings for His children through the Cross. You’ll also find that God’s blessings are dependent on your action. They don’t come automatically. Even salvation requires action—faith, confession, and repentance (Romans 10:9, 10). While God has done His part through the Cross to make … Continue reading Your Part in Psalm 91
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