Reading and absorbing God's word doesn't merely communicate a list of rules and expectations--rather, reading God's word gives 'understanding'...and that understanding will cause a teachable heart to avoid that which is contrary to God's heart. ===============...

Instead of assuming that something is not of God merely because it doesn't fit my own parameters, I need to look for where God is moving beyond my own boundaries. As I align my life with His divine plan, the impossible becomes possible--and the improbable becomes...

This week I choose to 'be' a 'doer'. Not in order for God to love me, but because He already does. Not in order for God to save me, but because He already has. ====================== Scripture James 1:22-25 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving...

The only way to walk in the promise, is to let go of the past. ==================== Scripture Hebrews 11:13-15 "These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were...

We will always have opportunities for relational rifts and communication breakdowns, but Christ can still receive the glory even in these situations if I keep my heart right and seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to guide my words and responses. =================...

As a child of God, I can bring joy to the heart of my heavenly Father when I imitate his speech, his actions, and his love. Imitating my Father helps me grow into something greater, and it changes my own heart in the process. ================= Scripture Ephesians...

If I want to receive the full measure of God's blessing in my life, I must choose to be 'unoffendable' by him. He is God, and he is sovereign. He will not always do things my way--but I know that I will be blessed in him, as I choose to remain unoffended....

Growth rate, visibility, green leaves, and height are not the metrics by which to measure a healthy ministry according to Jesus. The only metric which matters in the end is this: Is it bearing healthy fruit? ====================== Scripture Matthew 7:15-16 “Beware of...

Paul's encouragement to the church in Corinth was to remember that we are not sufficient in ourselves...but in Christ, we have been made sufficient by his righteousness to boldly share the Good News about the Savior. ====================== Scripture 2 Corinthians...

There is no grief too great, and no suffering too terrible for God to bring comfort.  The comfort that God brings is not only adequate for the present suffering, but rather an over-abundance of comfort which is intended to be shared outward to others who are...

The right way to see the Spirit move in power, is to build up the Body with love and Christ-honoring communication. =============================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 14:12 "So with yourselves, since you are eager for the manifestations of the Spirit, strive to...

My walk with God is not just about me: It's about giving God my all, so that He can fully use me for His purpose in the lives of those around me. This week, I choose to love my family well by walking in full surrender to my God. ========================== Scripture 1...

That which is built of spirit and truth will survive, but that which is built of man's wisdom and effort cannot last. ================================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 "Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood,...

Elihu's lack of compassion turned what should have been a time to offer comfort and encouragement to Job, into a chance to vent his own anger and frustration. ===================== Scripture Job 32:18-20 18 For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me....

The blunt truth that Job points toward, is that it doesn't matter what a person may 'get out of it'...the almighty God of the universe deserves obedience and surrender simply by virtue of who he is. ==================== Scripture Job 21:15 What is the Almighty, that...

God is a God of truth, so my life must be built on truth if I hope to fulfill the purpose for which he created me. This week, I pray for wisdom to recognize when I am operating on assumptions so that my own pre-formed opinions would not prevent me from fulfilling that...

Some issues are my problem, but not my calling. I shouldn't ignore them, but nor can I devote all of my attention to solving them. So this week, I choose to engage my heart when issues arise. I choose to reject the 'not my problem' mindset, and instead pray for wisdom...

Today, I pray for peace in our world and peace for Israel--but not merely the temporary peace of politics, ceasefire negotiations, and military action. Instead, I pray for the eternal peace which only comes through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray that...