God’s Gifts

How carefully are you when it comes to picking out a gift? Are you more careful with people whom you love than your co-workers? Have you ever purchased a gift for someone very special? Did you purchase an expensive gift? Or did you give them something that was special to you? Gift giving can beContinue reading “God’s Gifts”

The Shepherd

Do you need someone who will hold you tight and protect you? Would you like to have someone who will gather you in their arms when you are in anguish? Does having someone who will guide you along the right path sound good to you? All of us desire safety and protection. We may haveContinue reading “The Shepherd”

Bow to the Master

Are you head-strong and bent on being your own boss? Or will you work for someone else, and do as they instruct you to do? Are you seeking to be independent and not need assistance from anyone else? Or are you willing to accept the help of someone who can provide all you need? WeContinue reading “Bow to the Master”

Springs of Water

Are you need of refreshing? Do you feel as though you have been soaked, wrung out, and hung out to dry? Do you desire a fresh start? Are you looking for someone who can point you to a place of safety and comfort? Where are you looking? Are you looking to God? Sometimes we getContinue reading “Springs of Water”

Forever Love

Sometimes we need reassurance. We need to know someone is in our corner. We need to know we are loved and cared for. We need to know things will work out and good will come of it. We have a God who works all things to the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28).Continue reading “Forever Love”

Balance of Life

How is your praising? Do you sing praises to God on a daily basis? Or do you mope around depressed? Do you give God the glory for your accomplishments? Or do you snag all the honor for yourself? Do you return God’s love? Or do you forget he loves you? In all our busyness, weContinue reading “Balance of Life”

Give Up Your Idols

Do you consider yourself an idol worshiper? Do you put trophies you have won on shelves in a prominent place? Do you buy representations of things you like and set them on your mantle? Do you ask others to join you or bring you things to worship? We don’t consciously think about idol worship today.Continue reading “Give Up Your Idols”

God Will Provide

Yesterday, we asked ourselves if we will complain or trust God. Today, we look at God being able to provide for us in all situations. Do we believe that? Really, deep down in our hearts believe that? Do we act like we believe it? Or are we only giving lip service? Tough questions for usContinue reading “God Will Provide”

Nothing Can Separate

Do you ever wonder if you are loved? Do you experience times in which you doubt that anyone loves you? Are there times when you feel as though you are all alone? Have you heard that God loves you but find it hard to believe? Have you read the Apostle Paul’s words? As we goContinue reading “Nothing Can Separate”

Positive In Jesus

What is your assessment of yourself? How do you view your actions, behavior, attitude? Do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare yourself with the commands of God? Is your assessment low? Is your assessment high? Have you given thanks to God? We make assessments of ourselves quite often, whether we realize it orContinue reading “Positive In Jesus”