Regardless of where you are today, God is there. He is available to you if you are in the heavens, in the depth of the sea, or simply in a cubicle at work. There is not one place that you and I can go that God is not available.
God alone is and always will be the ruler of all of the known world. He alone deserves our honor, commitment, and service. When we chose to serve him, we allow Him to be Lord of all that we are.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)…
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During times that we may feel we are drowning, we never know how God may use us to lift someone else up. It may just save our own life...
Philippians 3:8 (ESV) — 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake…
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There is a great blessing that comes with giving your will to God and that there is nothing that will hinder his grace and mercy in your life. To know that He is actively involved in the growth of your spiritual life, molding you for the purpose of which designed.
It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
The past two years have been overwhelming for all of us. There are so many things that are happening that make life uncertain. Yet the foundation we have is not found in this world, it is established in our Heavenly Father.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…
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“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:2–4 (ESV)
Going through a constant barrage of troubles and difficulties in this life can lead to overwhelming feelings. Fears, anxieties, and discouragements can cause us to wonder where God is at. Yet, the Psalmist gives some insight into the prayer of faith when we feel alone.
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…
Over the past several weeks, we have had several prayer requests at the church that have testified to the reality we live in today. It’s…
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Each year during this vacation, I have always taken time to internally reflect on the past and begin preparations for a new year. Focusing on those things that are a part of my own personal journey that I can direct and leaving the rest to the Lord. My personal...
When I began pastoring my first church, I remember visiting with people around town, inquiring about the church that they were a part of. While there were many who gave various responses to my questions....
God offers his compassion to those who realize their deepest need of Him. He cares for us with a heart of concern and mercy. “The…
In our pursuit of happiness, are we pursuing the right things?
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, (James 1:2 (ESV)). When faced with the difficulties life throws at us…
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5…