Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV The old is gone, the new is here... but for how long? Too often we have an experience with God that leaves us changed, but after a few weeks in the real [...]
He’s our Helper and Teacher
What is God asking you to do? What direction do you feel He is leading you toward? Does it seem impossible? Are you feeling anxiety about your ability to do what He is asking? I'm usually one of those people who give God an attitude when He wants me to make moves for His Kingdom. [...]
Have you prayed about it as much as you’ve talked about it?
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22 A friend sent me this picture, which inspired this blogpost. "Have you prayed about it as much as you've talked about it?" This is quite the thought provoking statement. How often share our concerns with everyone, except the Father? We [...]
Drink from the well that will satisfy
Humans will never satisfy. Only God can do that. Many of us have learned the hard way that people disappoint. It's easy to put our hopes and joy in humans, as they give us a tangible and immediate form of love. It seems too difficult or time consuming sometimes to cultivate a relationship with a [...]
We are all learning
Thank God for learning experiences. Some of our greatest faith comes from our greatest hurt. Some of our strengths come from our disappointments. There are some days, or weeks that we just blow it. Usually those are the moments we learn from the most. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, [...]
While I am waiting…
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5 I came across this verse last night, while reading a fantastic devotional. I love when my quiet time matches perfectly with what I am going through. I've been in a period of waiting for some time [...]
The location of your heart
Admittedly, I'm a huge fan of the Bible app, because of the convenience of having the Word with you whenever you need it. Unfortunately, sometimes I take advantage of its accessibility and use it as an excuse to "fit Jesus in" to my schedule. Today, although, while opening my bible app, the verse of the [...]
Watch your mouth
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 Many believe that this verse is only referring to foul language, such as curse words. Although a goal of this verse definitely [...]
Spring Up
“Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises!" In Numbers 21, the Israelites had been traveling through the wilderness. They were thirsty. God sprung a well among them and they praised Him for it. Sometimes we are in the "wilderness" in our own lives. We feel lost and unfilled. We feel dry and disconnected from [...]
Love is patient
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Psalms 27:14 "If you love me, obey my commandments" John 14:15 “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it [...]