Have you ever been betrayed by another person? How should we respond to betrayal? At some point in our life all of us will go through a time where we felt another person let us down. Maybe you have experienced a betrayal in your life that left scars that the Lord would like to heal. …
Have you ever cooked something that required some stirring? Stirring usually takes time and when God’s Holy Spirit stirs in us it also takes time. What happens when the Holy Spirit stirs in your heart? Sometimes I like to think of the Lord as an amazing cook who is stirring up new things in our …
Did you know that God has a plan for your life? Maybe this is not something you have ever really thought about, but it is true, and the Lord is bringing that to your attention today! The Creator of the universe who is all knowing has a plan for you. Psalm 139:16 gives us amazing …
What happens when we drift away from God? Here’s an example. We used to live near the Pacific coast and there was a nearby beach that had a nice hotel that overlooked the ocean. If you would go to this beach today you would not see any trace of the hotel because over time, the …
What is a living sacrifice? To many this many be confusing, but the Apostle Paul sheds light on this in Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind …
Have you ever made a poor decision and wondered later, “What was I thinking?” I believe if we are honest, we have all made some poor decisions in our lives and we can be thankful for God’s mercy and patience. The question is, how do we go about making wise decisions? Jephthah Made a Foolish …
Did you know that the Lord wants you to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? He wants the Holy Spirit to help you follow God’s will in your life. Someone who is empowered is someone who has authority. The dictionary definition of empower is “to give power or authority to; to authorize.” It can also mean “to …
Seeking peace? If you are trying to escape from the chaos of small children, the whirlwind of medical tests, or some other stress, you may be making a plea for peace. Peace is not something we can purchase no matter how much money or power we have, for true peace comes from the Lord. Colossians …
Has the Lord ever surprised you? Surprises from God can take many different forms. As you read God’s word you might be surprised: how much the Lord loves you. that the Lord truly has a plan for your life the Lord protects you in the spiritual realm by powerful angels the Lord is calling you …
Have you ever faced problems in your life that were difficult to overcome? If you have, you know that life has opposition. How did the Lord help you through that situation? What did the Lord teach you through that experience? We live in a sinful world and there is continued opposition as people and nations …