Today’s verse urges us to be vigilant against anything that can usurp God’s rightful place in our hearts. In today’s context, idols are not just graven images but anything that takes priority over God. Someone once said that idols are a “God Substitute.” They can be subtle, such a...
It is a compelling tale of redemption, where God takes a broken people and restores them to prominence among the nations through a series of very unusual but exciting events. In this story a commoner named Esther becomes queen and her Jewish protector, Mordecai, is unexpectedly elevated to a ...
Strategies are unnecessary for God our Father to bring His children to Himself and to accomplish in them all He desires of us. By His Holy Spirit alone, He draws us to Christ, His Son, through whom we come to Him for that “eternal life that was with the Father and manifested to” m...
To fully embrace and live in the love of Jesus is to experience a profound shift in our lives. It gives us a sense of purpose, knowing that we are cherished by the Creator of the universe. His love assures us that we are valued, no matter what the world may say, and that our wort...
Look up into My face and see in My eyes the love I have for you. See in My smile the delight you bring Me. Imagine My hand upon your back and feel My compassion. Now, breathe out your cares and breathe in the truth of My promises. Listen closely as I affirm: ...
Disobedience blocks us from operating in the power of God and it hinders the answers to our prayers. How is this so? Satan, who is the accuser of the brethren, watches our disobedience and when we begin to pray for help or engage in spiritual warfare, He can legally block it because we...
This prayer for unity is one I’ve adaptedfrom “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers.” Oh Lord, help me to speak and behave in Christian love with all who claim you as Savior.Give me the grace to have courtesy and refrain from violence of tongue, heart, fist and online behavior. ...
I find it so satisfying when I wake in the night or early in the morning to turn my thoughts toward God. It has become my regular habit. Now here is one more reason to feel joy in the quiet watches of the night — God takes delight in me!
This prayer for unity is one I’ve adaptedfrom “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers.” Oh Lord, help me to speak and behave in Christian love with all who claim you as Savior.Give me the grace to have courtesy and refrain from violence of tongue, heart, fist and online behavior. ...
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”[5] Last, at least for this post, we can bring the delight ofnatureinto our spirits, much as we...