Charles Stanley says in his IN TOUCH devotional that “we put our common sense on the throne and then attach GOD’S name to it.” What a clear-cut statement! It is interesting because most of us feel we do have good common sense and probably have relied on it often. PROVERBS 3: 1-2 “…….BUT LET YOUR … More GOD SENSE VS. COMMON SENSE
With this being passion week, the week leading up to our dear Savior’s crucifixion and resurrection, let’s examine ourselves and see clearly if who we pursue in our lives is JESUS. In other words, are we a sold out, somebody for CHRIST? We all tend to seek something or someone. Today we have our to-do … More OUR DESIRE TO PURSUE ?
I love how GOD speaks to us through agricultural images. Have you noticed? There are many in the Bible. I came across one this week that really hit home: HOSEA 10: 12 “SOW RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR YOURSELVES AND REAP FAITHFUL LOVE; BREAK UP YOUR UNPLOWED GROUND. IT IS TIME TO SEEK THE LORD UNTIL HE COMES … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
In my recent Bible study group we talked about having a place to go each morning where we spend time in HIS word. I have had more than one special place because we have lived in many different homes. But in each one I found a spot or place to go to. And in each one … More IT’S NOT ABOUT THE SPOT!
There are people who have what you could call gutsy faith. They really are those who will go the extra mile and even two to show GOD’S love for people, whatever that may be. They have truly lost their life…….to find it just as CHRIST said: MATTHEW 10: 39 “WHOEVER FINDS THEIR LIFE WILL LOSE … More GUTSY FAITH
GOD wants us all to come home to HIM…….it is HIS unmerited favor for us. And so in earnest, we pour out ourselves, with prayers and petitions, so that HE may pour back into us all we need. Our prayers can run like water sometimes, continuously and pouring out wherever we are in life. It … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Oh that I may know him…….let this be our hearts desire. PHILIPPIANS 3:10 “THAT I MAY KNOW HIM…….” Let us continually seek a relationship with JESUS. Because HE who died for us, is also alive in us! And so we trust HIM, because trusting HIM with all that we are is to know HIM, truly … More OH THAT WE MAY KNOW HIM!
I read this week a reminder for all of us: “keep away from anything that might take GOD’S place in your heart.” Keep away, stay away and don’t go near. It is a warning and it is meaningful for us all. The world and all it’s distractions are just that, idols that can take the … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Are we a people willing to live for the pleasure of GOD? I often wonder what makes GOD smile upon us? We as parents smile when our own children get things right and when they are grateful, so I wonder if GOD smiles when we get things right too. To live wisely is to place … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
I think you will agree with me that the world is such a mess right now. Our law and order is breaking down, systems of justice are all one sided and the news every day is just plain awful. More than once I have found myself throwing up my hands in frustration saying “oh it … More HOW TO FIND GOD IN THIS MESS.
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