David knew that when it feels like God is far from us, the best remedy is remembering who God is and how He has worked on our behalf before. What are your mental photographs of God’s faithfulness? What are your memory stones? Do you have verses underlined in your bible, have you written down answered prayers, do you have a tattoo or a special trinket on a bookshelf to help you remember a way that God has provided for you?
Read MoreAbout six months ago, I noticed one of my pavers popping up higher than those around it. I thought it might be an anomaly, but it kept getting worse and eventually became a tripping hazard. I didn’t know exactly what was under the paver causing it to pop up, but I suspected it was an evil root plotting to destroy my cool sidewalk. Yesterday, I decided to find out.
This operation required the right tools to remove the pavers and cut out the evil root. Then I had to bring in fresh soil to replenish what the root had displaced and carefully put the paver back in place. After I did all of that, I again have a beautiful sidewalk.
This is so much like life as a Christian!
When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit moves into our hearts.
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:19, “do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you…?”
And as the new resident, the Holy Spirit has the ultimate goal of perfecting us – of getting rid of the tripping hazards in our hearts. However, to do so, he has to cut out all the evil that has rooted itself inside and which plots to destroy our lives.
Read MoreWhen you left your home for work today, if you left at all, did you do so with excitement and exhilaration or with dread and depression? Do you ever ask - what's the point of work? Many see work as a necessary evil used to get what we want. Is it the same in God's eyes?
Read MoreAre you stressed? Are financial pressures causing you to eat too much? After watching the evening news do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders? When you look at your calendar of video meetings, are you burdened by the unending tasks? Maybe it’s the uncertainty of the future that keeps you up at night.
Read MoreFor us Jesus followers, it’s time to realize the book of Revelation has come alive. A disease impacted our world in a matter of days. A worldwide vaccines embedded with medical tracking chips is a real possibility. In one week the world was changed. We are slowly opening up to a new world. For some it is a world based on fear, and for others new awareness. What has God been telling you?
Read MoreSoon we will get back to our work space, and socializing. We are ready to renew friendships face to face with coworkers and employees and friends at church. It’s time to live but let’s remember to celebrate the valuable lessons we have learned in the last 10 weeks.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how certain words or themes show up over and over again during particular seasons of life? You hear them in a song, on a podcast, or a meme on social media. Well, a couple of different words keep surfacing for me lately, would you like to hear more about them? You’ve probably been hearing these words too – I just feel like they’ve been in bold font so I would notice them.
Read MoreIn times of crisis will you be remembered for your panic or your peace. Your wise cracks or your wisdom. Your hoarding or your helping. Your isolation or your love. Your rebellion or your flexibility. Your pride or your kindness. Your greed or your generosity. Your false strength or your God.
Read MoreIt used to be that absenteeism was a problem in the workplace. But today, it’s the opposite: It’s called “Presenteeism”. A company’s leadership cannot spend all day ministering to their employees; So, what’s the answer?
Read MoreThe enemy is on the prowl and he doesn't want you to experience what Jesus has to offer. What is the enemy stealing from you right now? When I experience fear and misery, I am reminded of what Jesus said and I ask for forgiveness.
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