... In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Theres constant construction in my hometown. New homes. New businesses. New renovations. A big bright orange sign adorns the side of the road warning passersby of the construction taking place-Slow! Men at work. But as days and days go by with little noticeable progress-no beams, no walls, no...Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
The idea of a pursuit seems to settle in a womans heart in a fairy tale type of way. This notion seems to unite with the memories of a little girl pretending to be a princess who is awaiting her prince. As she is twirling around in a beautiful dress, she is waiting for her prince to pursue her at...Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11
Over the past several years, it has become more apparent that the current of our culture has pushed the concept of commitment to the backburner of life. Commitment, they tell us, inhibits expression. The media presents an image of a non-committal life being filled with laughter, acceptance, and fun...How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! I John 3:1
I want to share the awe and majesty of Gods love with you this week. As I was reading I John, I was amazed to see Johns enthusiasm for Gods love. John, in this passage of Scripture, is completely amazed at the absolute wonder of Gods love for us. God showed us His love by forgiving us of all our...Jesus said to Peter, Do you love me? John 21:15
Have you ever been amazed by the zealous determination of a childs mind? If you were to ask any child what they aspire to be when they grow up, you would get an assortment of bold answers, A race car driver! A fireman! A beauty queen! For a child there are no limits, no risks. They are determined...Jesus said to Peter, Do you love me? John 21:15
Hope. Forgiveness. Renewal. A voice is given to the desperate longing of the countless lives filled with busy schedules and shameful hearts. It is only when the day ends and the demands and pressures of life begin to ease that the failures of our past threaten to invade our minds. As a desperate...However I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of Gods grace. Acts 20:24
A few weeks ago we were driving from Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a five hour ride stretching us through the beautiful countryside of the mountainous Northwest. Although the scenery was gorgeous, keeping the kids entertained was another story. For them, the never-ending stretch of road...Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. I Corinthians 12:1
Meetings galore. E-mails rolling in. Phones ringing. Paperwork accumulating. You know what those weeks are like. And as the pressure mounts and the responsibilities swell, the only thing you want to do is run away screaming, or crying-maybe both. Putting aside the unrelenting demands, the workday...Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. I Corinthians 12:1
Its interesting to me that the Lord wants us to clearly know that He has given every believer spiritual gifts. Its almost as if He doesn’t want to leave us any room to say, I really would serve You if I could, but I just don’t have anything to offer. God understands our limitations, and so by the...He must increase, but I must decrease. - John 3:30
Many of us might truly have a desire to see Christ increased-in our personal lives, families, churches, communities, and the world. But all too often we get in the way. Somehow weve got to decrease ourselves in order to increase Him! It can be tempting to want to take credit for successes in life....Our sufficiency is from God. - 2 Corinthians 3:5
Every one of us must come to understand the sufficiency of Christ in order to be used by Him. Its His sufficiency, not your own, that changes lives. This may be disheartening to some, but when the finite limitations of self-sufficiency are miraculously revealed, we come to understand the...Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. - 1 John 5:14
Too many women become distressed and angry with God over this one issue-prayer. When prayers go unanswered, many of us utter accusations to God. I thought You cared? Why is this happening to me? Are You there? We wonder if God even exists, much less that He cares. I wonder if Jesus was feeling the...
