Daily encouragement for Christians
I sat at my desk, reading my morning devotions, getting my mind in tune with Father so I could write His truth. I was overcome with a wave of unworthiness. I asked God, “Why would you even look in my direction? I’m a dirty-puny-human. I’m no saint, why should I have the privilege of writing […]
Do you ever feel like you will crumble under the weight you carry on your shoulders? How do you choose to deal with it? The world offers many ways: counselors, exercise, yoga, drugs, alcohol to name a few. Years ago I managed a bookstore. I would sometimes notice that the same people seemed to always […]
Do you remember the last time you sat with God and truly repented of your wrongdoing–expressed sincere regret or remorse? Do you think you have anything to repent for? Most of the time I feel like I’m a pretty good person, until I examine Paul’s list of improper behaviors otherwise known as sin–I see myself […]
We all have had days when we felt like the world and everything in it was against us. We felt defeated at the end of the day–a lie from Satan. The truth is: “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare even his own Son, but gave him […]
Do you pick and choose which verses of the Bible pertain to you? I remember a young man telling me, “I know the Bible says to honor your father and mother but I have to believe that God makes an exception in my case.” We can justify anything in our minds but that doesn’t make […]
Do you ever wonder what your life is all about? Do you think you were created by chance with no real purpose? Perhaps you are unaware of how special you truly are. “In the Messiah he chose us in love before the creation of the universe to be holy and without defect in his presence. […]
When a handful of chickens needed to be rehomed my grandson jumped at the chance to be a chicken keeper. He swore he would feed and water them twice a day and keep their pen clean. After a couple of weeks it wasn’t much fun anymore. I reminded him that we had hens before and […]
Do you think you’ve seen it all? Have you ever heard of Leviathan; the mystical creature of the sea? Does he exist in your mind as fact or fiction? If you are among the many who believe he is the product of a wild imagination I challenge you to read Job 40-41. God gives […]
Do you feel grounded in your everyday life or like things are spinning out of control? I used to say, “Stop the world and let me off, I’m dizzy.” That was before I met Jesus and found true love. “If someone loves me, he will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and […]
Do you have too much in your food pantry? Do you waste considerable time trying to make a meal plan from all of the choices in your storeroom? Does it make you feel secure to know your food source is not in danger of running out soon? Perhaps the Lord allowed you to have so […]
