when I seek God’s kingdom above my own, His Spirit fills me with peace. Focusing on what pleases God frees me to thrive within the sphere of His calling upon my life.
Category Archives: Devotion
Just Shine
Guest Post by C.A. Simonson “You are the light of the world, so let your light shine before men so that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”(Matthew 5:14-16) “The language is so offensive, and everything feels so dark. I don’t know what to do,” Diana said. “Just shine,” her …
Single-mindedness versus Christ-mindedness
What Jesus offered the disciples was far more than freedom from their oppressors; He offered them His Spirit and power.
HYPOCRITE IN THE MIRROR
Removing planks helps us to see better—to truly see the whole person individually and not as one of the masses, be curious about their life, find connection points, and develop empathy. Then, like Christ, we depend on God to give us direction on how to help—not fix. Instead of building walls, we become bridges to a loving Father.
Are You The One?
how often I find myself completely off the mark when His ways don’t match my own. And in that chasm between the two is where the enemy plants seeds of doubt, knowing that failed expectations are fertile soil for disappointment and doubt.
Daddy’s Home
Dedicated to my daddy, Pastor ‘Doc’ Robert Vajko, April 27, 1936 – December 20, 2020 Tiny feet patter across the floor As Daddy walks through the door. A squeal of delight as she sees his face Then rushes into his warm embrace. It’s time for a hug and a tickle Maybe even a giggle. Now …
A Woman With Issues
It wasn’t her pursuit of Jesus that made her whole. That fixed her issues. It was when she caught Him. When she grabbed hold of Him and experienced His power, His compassion, and His grace. That’s what changes us.
Worship in the Wasteland
For most of us, praise is not our default mode when life turns sour. The last thing that comes to mind is to sing a happy tune, let alone a song of heartfelt worship to the One who holds the power to change our reality. Yet that’s exactly what David did. He made the deliberate choice to dwell, not on his dilemma, but on his Deliver.
Peace at all Times
The peace God offers is the result of a life fully surrendered to God. It is rooted in the character of God and the knowledge that His plans are always far better than our own. He might not still the storm around us, but He will climb into the boat and sit beside us until the storm has passed.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure can affect us in the same way. We don’t like being odd man out. We want to fit in, to belong, to be like everyone else. But when desiring a different ‘me’ matters more than living out God’s plan for my life, then I need to take a step back and reevaluate my priorities.