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God Sent Jesus In YOUR Life For A Reason!
It was one of those days. The kind of day where the bills pile up, the dishes taunt, and the phone won’t stop ringing. Guilt trips tugged. Vacation seemed like a far-off hallucination. And the list of duties expanded into
Tired Of Where You Are? Here’s An Invitation For You!
“Lord, give me patience and give it to me right now!” This was a frequent prayer my mother spoke over me frequently in my boyhood years. This prayer may say more about me as a boy than it does about
Let Pain Drive YOU to Jesus, Not Away!
Job 19:1-29 There is nothing like hope in the truth to clarify perspective and keep you going. Enduring a painful journey can be done a lot more easily if you embrace truth as your traveling companion. Not only will it
Is Jesus’ Yoke Really Easy? Is His Burden Actually Light?
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your
In all things Jesus Prayed, If You’re tired or unsure Pray for God’s Plan!
A morning prayer is a wonderful way to focus your time and attention on seeking God’s plan for the day ahead. Whether you need encouragement, peace, strength, or rest, God can meet you in a very real and present way
Do YOU Only Turn To Jesus, When YOU Need Him?
My grandson Austin started kindergarten this year, and he enjoyed his first week. Over the weekend, his older brother asked his Mom, Jamie, if she would come and have lunch with him. Austin answered, “Of course we will.” Jamie then
Have You Ever Wanted To See Jesus?
“Sir, …we would like to see Jesus”(John 12:21). Does that request sound familiar? Haven’t you felt in the same way? Somewhere in your deepest yearnings, don’t you long to see Jesus, witness one of his miracles, and know in your
Come! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!
As soon as the heavenly messengers disappeared into heaven, the shepherds were buzzing with conversation.Shepherds: “Let’s rush down to Bethlehem right now! Let’s see what’s happening! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!” (Luke 2:15 The Voice) Feel
Quench Your Thirst, Follow Jesus, Unleash Holy Fire!
“May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.” These words come from one of those “old time toe tappers and heart tinglers” everyone liked to sing when I was growing up. In most of those churches, people didn’t talk
Jesus Trusted in God, Do You?
Sometimes believing in God is the easy part. Believing in his plan for our lives is often much harder. That requires trust in him. Not just in his existence but in his ways, his word, and his promises. That can
Jesus Knew His Identity…Do You Know Yours?
It’s interesting to note that Jesus knew his identity as the Son of God, yet he did not speak of himself with that terminology; rather, he repeatedly called himself the Son of Man. Why did he use this term? I’m
If Jesus Has let Your Life be ordinary,Here’s why!
I was in youth group when I first heard that God had an extraordinary plan for my life. This plan would include seeing revival, winning converts, helping the poor, and traveling overseas to preach the gospel, dig wells, and serve