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When You Want To Have A Promising Fresh Start
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) All around me I see signs of a new school year. Stores boast fully-stocked shelves and offer back-to-school sales. Our restaurants and streets hum with the return of college… -
How To Experience God’s Blessing Of The Sabbath
For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.—Exodus 20:11 (NIV)What am I supposed to do with myself all day?I’d been studying and practicing different spiritual… -
How To Actually Follow The Holy Spirit With Confidence
The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”—Acts 8:29 (NIV)The Spirit told me to share these words with you. My friend spoke confidently, and then continued to voice encouragement for my soul. She could not possibly have known how desperately I needed to hear her words at that moment. But through the… -
Feeling Excluded? How To Overcome The Pain
“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”—Matthew 15:27 (NIV)Panic invaded my soul the minute I left for the recreation center. Our pool operates on a first come, first serve basis. During the summer, swimming lessons occupy one of the few lanes open for lap… -
A Little Effort In Prayer Produces Great Results
Her words took me by surprise. My friend had just complimented my prayer life. Never in my life would I think of myself as a prayer warrior. For years my quiet times consisted of 90% Bible study, and a quick 10% of prayer. Except when facing a huge problem—then I prayed longer.I used to feel… -
How To Make A Legacy That Lasts
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. —Matthew 6:20 (NIV) “This will be your legacy.” These words referred to the last major project I completed in my role as an Instructional Coach. Just before I retired, I had… -
How To Be Content In All Circumstances
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.—Philippians 4:12b-13 (NIV) Years ago I traded my career as a CPA for a job as an au pair (nanny)… -
What Makes Jesus’ Yoke Easy And His Burden Light?
Right there, in the middle of the dining room of the fast food restaurant, tears began streaming down my face. I’d stopped in for a quick bite before heading to the evening service of my church. I’d only been a Christian for a few months, but already felt disillusioned. I thought following Jesus rather than… -
How To Choose Clothing That Will Reflect Jesus
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.—Colossians 3:12 (NIV) A father once told his young daughter that being a Christian means Jesus lives inside of us. “But Daddy,” she exclaimed, “Jesus is bigger than me. If He lived inside of me, He would poke…
