Comfort Zones The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD. Jonah 1:1-3 (NLT) Jonah …
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Leading by Example
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV). This passage is part of a larger discussion on freedom in Christ. Paul urges the Corinthians to be mindful of the impact their actions might have on others. In essence, he is saying that, …
Waiting Lessons
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Psalm 37:7 (NLT) I seem to require frequent refresher courses in patience. This classroom has no walls, no ceiling, because this course isn’t taught in a physical space. It’s a lesson that needs to be learned repeatedly in the …
When I Feel Like Running Away
Guest post by author C.A. Simonson Genesis 16:13 – “You are the God who sees me.” Alone, Hagar sat crying beside the road. It was Sarai’s idea for Abram to give me a child, she thought. Why was she so cruel to me? I’ve loved serving her, but now I hate her. Abe loves me …
Every Gift
I recently discovered this free verse and wanted to share it with you, my readers. I pray it blesses you as much as it blessed me. I have been given gifts—an indication of thepurposecallgenerosityof my Creator Savior King.I could not have designedthese abilities on my own.They are divine creations,given with a purpose,calling me to live …
The God Who Hung the Stars
The next time you step outside to look at the night sky, remember the depth of God’s love for you and how special you are in His sight. He came to this broken world and suffered for your sins. That’s how much the God who fashioned trillions of stars loves you.
Calibrated and Tuned
For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:12 (NLT) A few years ago, I hired a tuner for my Baldwin upright piano. Over time, the strings had stretched, causing the piano to be out of tune. The keys were sticking due to friction …
The power of one small light
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. – Francis of Assisi A beacon shines brightly through the deepest darkness, guiding the ships away from the cliffs and certain death. Everyone who sees the light praises its power and impact on many lives. Yet there are many small …
Surrender
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6 (ESV) As I set about writing a devotion about surrender, I discovered an interesting fact: the word surrender only appears in the …
Why Pray When You Can You Worry?
Guest Post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson Here’s a button you don’t want to push “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him for He cares for you.” I Peter 5:6-7 (NIV) Why Pray When You Can Worry? Many of us …