What circumstances unsettle you? Fear, trembling at what is currently happening or might happen in the future, interferes with our ability to sense the very real presence of the Lord. We underestimate His power to act on behalf of His children. Fear should drive us to the Lord, to remembering His greatness and His provision [...]

Great men and women of faith are people of prayer. Prayer deepens our connection with our Heavenly Father, and leads to spiritual power and action. In prayer we seek God, worship Him, humble ourselves before Him, and receive His wisdom. As we spend time with Him, our lives increasingly reflect Him to those around us. [...]

When new opportunities appear, decisions must be made, relationships are strained, and goals must be met, is it your practice to turn to God? Jesus modeled a life of prayer, prayer as a daily spiritual practice, especially as the demands on Him increased. The larger the crowds and the greater His success, the more determined [...]

What impact has the love of God made in your life? God’s love changes the human heart. It creates new life, transforming hardened hearts and creating new patterns of living. Just as Jesus’ love for His Father was revealed in His sacrificial love for others, those transformed by Jesus’ unconditional love cannot remain the same. [...]

How tightly do you cling to your accomplishments and possessions? Pride in self-accomplishment frequently pushes God out of the picture as the giver of all good things. God calls us to exchange pride in self for humble thanksgiving and reliance on God. As we daily acknowledge His presence as Creator and Sustainer, we come to [...]