“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 NLT) Security on our journey with the Lord Jesus grows out of trust in the One who is leading us. To waver in our trustContinue reading “When We Lose Our Way”
Tag Archives: Trust
Are You All In?
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be My follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” (Matthew 16:24 NLT) What’s the Lord prompting you to do, be, or say that is unusual or out of your proverbial “comfort zone?” Lead a class?Continue reading “Are You All In?”
The Danger of Being Religious
*This challenging article by Ron Hutchcraft hits very close to home for all of us who bear the holy Name of Jesus. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read Ron’s convicting words. Blessings, Ed 😊 Years ago I heard a friend tell about a scene from his childhood that he neverContinue reading “The Danger of Being Religious”
The Open Way
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) Following a path, especially at night, even with a light can be difficult. Yet it seems as we grow in the Lord, we have this mistaken idea that our way as a believer should be paved andContinue reading “The Open Way”
When Human Help Isn’t the Answer
‘So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16 NLT) There are times in our life when human effort is not enough, when human resources fall short. Even when others areContinue reading “When Human Help Isn’t the Answer”
As the Day Begins
“Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You.” (Psalm 143:8 NLT) How do you begin your day? Startled by the alarm, do you jump out of bed without giving the Lord a thought? I sure hope not. InContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
Who Can You Trust?
“Jesus gave His life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.” (Galatians 1:4-5 NLT) As a rule, trust is not something we take for granted but must be earned through life’s experiences.Continue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
The Dust of His Feet
“The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.” (Nahum 1:3 ESV) When I read a verse like the one above it occurs to me that we tendContinue reading “The Dust of His Feet”
Faith
“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17 NLT) How would you describe your faith? How is your life different since you’ve placed your trust in Jesus? What does having faith in Christ mean to you in practical terms? Is it a creed or conviction upon which yourContinue reading “Faith”
Pray What You’ve Got
“Come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.” (Isaiah 55:3 NLT) While the context is a little different, the principle is the same as when Jesus declared in MatthewContinue reading “Pray What You’ve Got”
Walking With Jesus 