You cannot grab ahold of God’s promises for the future if you’re still holding on to yesterday’s regrets.
Category Archives: Devotion
More than Conquerors
Overwhelming victory is ours. We don’t just squeak by with free-throw in a very tight match. Our victory is won by a landslide.
It’s Really Getting in the Way
Guest post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson “But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, andcontinues in it – not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:25 (NIV). I attended a Bible study one summer and carelessly forgot my leather-boundBible …
Love is Kind
Kindness flows from a heart that is attuned to others and places others’ needs before self. It is a mindset, a choice, to give of one’s self to others, whether one’s actions and intentions are appreciated or not.
Wait For It
“Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Genesis 18:14 (ESV) There are many voices vying for our attention. The voice of the world that preaches, “You do you.” The voice of the devil that whispers, “Everyone else is doing it.” The voice of false prophets who twist the truth. The voice of our conscience …
Who Are You?
“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 (ESV) Much afraid – this is how the book of Samuel describes …
This Is the Day That the Lord Hath Made
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Let go and let God.” It works. An easy way to start letting go is by praising the Lord for the day He is giving you. Sing until you feel the release of the tension ease from your shoulders, take a deep breath, and go face the day with the Lord leading the way.
Don’t be a Daisy
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue And those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21 You’ve likely heard the popular story about Mrs. O’Leary’s cow. Legend has it that Daisy kicked over a kerosene lantern while she was being milked, igniting the fire that started the Great Chicago …
Unconditional Love
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 (NIV) “Mommy, do you still love me?” His words sent me reeling. “Of course, I love you, sweetheart! Nothing and no one could ever change that.” “Even when I have a meltdown at school, and you have to come get me?” I …
My Song is a Weapon
Guest Post by C.A. Simonson “But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.” (Psalm 59:16) When nine-year-old Willie was kidnapped from his front yard, he feared for his life. Although from an atheistic home, Willie learned about …