“Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15 NLT) In yesterday’s post we looked at crying in the context of our sin and essentially asked the question: “Is our crying the result of being caught in our sin, or because our sin grieves the heart of God; areContinue reading “Why Are You Crying? (Part 2)”
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Our Daily Bread
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24 NLT) Have you ever wondered why God designed our lives to be lived in 24-hour segments? When I was in college, I always needed money, so when a friend asked me to fill in for him atContinue reading “Our Daily Bread”
Is Your Life Father-Filtered?
“’All right, you may test him,’ the Lord said to Satan.” (Job 1:12a NLT) Do you realize that everything that touches your life, both good and bad, passes through the filter of God’s permission? Why would God allow something bad to enter your life? Remember Job, according to God’s Word: “…was blameless – a manContinue reading “Is Your Life Father-Filtered?”
Chosen
“Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! Don’t turn away from me in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to You. For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals. My heart is sick, withered like grass, and I have lostContinue reading “Chosen”
Why Trials?
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT) For much the same reason we need sunshine and rain, we need good times and bad, joy and laughter, heartache, and pain. Think of the life of Jesus. May I remind you that He was perfect in every way;Continue reading “Why Trials?”
Does God Interfere With Our Lives?
“They began screaming at Him, ‘Why are you interfering with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before God’s appointed time?’” (Matthew 8:29 NLT) Do you believe God interferes with your life? Do you believe the pain or torment you experience is His fault? The Greek word translated “interfering” in theContinue reading “Does God Interfere With Our Lives?”
When God Says “NO!”
“So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.” (2 Corinthians 12:7b NLT) Jim Mitchell wrote in a Family Life devotional: “I’d been waiting anxiously. This was not just any job—it was my dream job. OneContinue reading “When God Says “NO!””
Your Pain Has Purpose
“I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among His people! He will live with them, and they will be His people. God Himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.Continue reading “Your Pain Has Purpose”
How God Judges
“You wicked servant!’ the king roared. ‘Your own words condemn you…” (Luke 19:22a NLT) What comes first to mind when you think of God’s judgment? Is God’s judgment to be feared once you’ve yielded your life to Jesus? What is God’s standard for judgment? In Hebrews 9:27, the writer says: “And just as each personContinue reading “How God Judges”
Surrendering to Get Strong
“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NLT) Weakness is something weContinue reading “Surrendering to Get Strong”
Walking With Jesus 