“For this is what the high and exalted One says, He who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.’ “ (IsaiahContinue reading “He Is Near To You”
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Without Reservation
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” (Philippians 4:11 NLT) Are you content? If your life was to end today, would you have regrets? Why or why not? What is it that leads to regret? Are there ways to live without regret? InContinue reading “Without Reservation”
Winners and Losers
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’s act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” (Ephesians 5:15-17 NLT) In retirement one of the fiercest battles I fight every day is how toContinue reading “Winners and Losers”
The Love We Can Never Earn
“Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better…For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dearContinue reading “The Love We Can Never Earn”
Teamwork
“Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers.” (2 Corinthians 6:14a NLT) Have you ever felt alone? Not necessarily lonely, but alone, even amid a lot of people. Do you remember why you felt that way? Do you recall the context of your aloneness? I remember the barrenness of my soul after my divorce. SomeContinue reading “Teamwork”
How to Build Treasure in Heaven
“Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2 NLT) How happy would you be if you deposited $10,000 in your bank account, but when you went to take some out, it was all gone? Exasperated you ask: “What happened to my money?” To which the personContinue reading “How to Build Treasure in Heaven”
Is That You?
“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24 NLT) In sharing a quote by Andy Crouch, Dr. David Jeremiah, in a recent Turning Point devotional, wrote: “Our technology has eclipsed our psychology. ‘Is it a coincidence, or just a kind of grand irony, that lonelinessContinue reading “Is That You?”
Heart or Mind?
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’” (Matthew 22:37 NLT) There are times in all our lives when we do things we don’t want to do. We say or think: “I’ll do this, but my heart’s not in it!” It may beContinue reading “Heart or Mind?”
Feelings! Can You Trust Them?
“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and He knows everything.” (1Continue reading “Feelings! Can You Trust Them?”
What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT) Worry seems to be theContinue reading “What Is the Peace that Passes Understanding?”
Walking With Jesus 