“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24
Ever wish you had a rechargeable battery that would alert you when your motivation is low? Wouldn’t it be nice? Never again to have to worry about complacency or apathy setting in to destroy God’s plan for your life!It’s so easy to become complacent and feel stuck in the day-to-day routine of life...Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
I dread getting junk mail and e-mails. Often they are full of meaningless messages. But, if I were to tell you about mail that could literally change your life, would you open it? The Bible is your special letter from God. It has a living, breathing message that will ignite your heart for life. But...Let us make man in our image.... Genesis 1:26
You don't have to go very far in the Bible to realize that we are made for relationships-with God and with significant others in our lives. In fact, Genesis 1:26 is the first reference in the Bible showing the Trinitarian nature of God Himself, Let us make man in our image. We serve a relational...To keep me from being conceited... there was given to me, a thorn in the flesh. 2 Corinthians 12:7
Throughout the New Testament, Paul challenged, reprimanded and encouraged fellow believers to develop a closer, more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ while failing to surrender to the persecution that was so prevalent to the early church. He has become a spiritual giant to me, seeming to be...Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Contrary to what you may believe, God is not necessarily sitting at a desk in heaven calculating how much you get done in a day. He desires your companionship even more than your accomplishments. But we can easily fall into a performance trap, believing the more we do, the more we matter. The...Come near to God and he will come near to you. James 4:8
Recently, my husband, Tim, was telling me about a car chase he watched on TV. A woman driving close to 100 miles per hour on a California highway was running from the police in a stolen vehicle. It was wild, he said, the police were focused on her and with her the entire way... I was on the edge of...Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17
Attitude. Its everything. Its the one thing you have complete control over. How you respond to your circumstances - positive or negative, is your choice. But its not easy. The path to freedom begins when you realize you always have a choice-even when you feel you don’t. In the darkest times of life...This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 NIV
Living in such a confusing world, we can easily miss how beautiful we are to God and how much He really does love us. Learn to long for the love of God. His love for you is unconditional and free. It comes as a gift from the ultimate Giver of all Gifts. All you need to do is open your heart and say...This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life.... Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Childbirth is a miraculous thing. Even with all the pain! When were born, God breathes life into our bodies. But along the way, our sinful nature takes root and we must be saved. As you choose to surrender your heart and soul to Him, He breathes His Spirit into you, and thats when real life begins...Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, Ill come right in and sit down to supper with you. Revelation 3:20 MSG
How many women do you know who are really free? My hunch is not many. Bondage is everywhere. Were haunted by our pasts, burdened by self-pity, unwilling or unable to forgive ourselves or others, and held captive by our need to control. Instead of living big lives, we live small ones. Instead of...You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6
Have you ever been so distracted by what you wanted that you failed to recognize the strengths, abilities, and help you have through Jesus Christ? A friend of mine was a nanny for a disabled child for several years. I remember a particular phase she spoke of in which the boy constantly wanted to...Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
God loves us and listens to us. He’s never too busy or unavailable. Yet often were too busy and unavailable for Him. Thats when our imbalanced lives threaten to overwhelm us. The imbalance often leads to more busyness and less time for Him. When this happens, we can spiral downward. The busier we...
