Interceding for others is a gift from the Lord. Think how the Lord has intervened in your life and how He wants to use you to intercede for others. My son and I were entering a hardware store not long ago and noticed an older man struggling to steady himself with his cane. My son …
Honesty is a simple word yet has a mountain of meaning and implications. Honesty is “the quality or fact of being honest, uprightness, and fairness.”[1] Throughout history, honest people have been admired and impacted those around them. Who in your life has influenced you by their honesty? While honesty is God’s desire for each of …
Kindness changes lives. Don’t underestimate the power of a smile, a word of encouragement, or a kind deed. When we are kind to others, it has a ripple effect. Is there someone in your life or the past that impacted you with their kindness? There is no one more kind than our Lord Jesus. 2 …
Listening to God’s voice with the intention of obeying is one of the most significant aspects of the Christian life. What we do in life is determined by the voice we choose to listen to. Listening to the voice of the Lord and obeying what He says will bring blessings into your life. When we …
Being free from guilt is possible when we repent of our sins, turn toward Jesus, and ask for forgiveness. This may sound easy, but to repent, we must humble ourselves before the Lord and admit our wrongs. You may be struggling with guilt, and our enemy satan tells you that you can’t be forgiven for …
Growing through life’s trials is part of God’s plan for our life as He shapes and molds us like clay on the potter’s wheel. My life trials have been a significant teacher in transforming me into a better person. You may be experiencing a trial and wondering how any good can come out of this …
God’s sovereign will means that He has the power, wisdom, and authority to do anything He chooses within His creation. [1] Romans 11:33Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! [2] There is great comfort in knowing that God is …
The God who rescues us is our Lord and Savior. A repeated theme throughout the Scriptures is the Lord saving humankind in many situations. Like sheep, we often go astray, get lost, and make poor or sinful decisions. Adam and Eve fell into sin resulting in consequences, but they also received God’s grace. God rescued …
The Holy Spirit is at work all around us, although we may not realize it. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is continuously at work in the world in which we live. God’s word teaches us that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed for all eternity. Although …
Humility makes a difference no matter where you find yourself in life. The most pleasing people I have come to know personally are humble people. Humble people are incredible role models in life as well as excellent people to be around. An acquaintance I had known for several years worked at a grocery store, and …