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Letter from God
Letter from God
How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. you lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. Psalm 31:19 A few days ago, God impressed upon me to encourage my friends at school.  I believe God wants to remind all of... Read more...
Ready and Waiting
Ready and Waiting
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 God is telling us, commanding us to quiet ourselves. Be perfectly still. Unmoving. Motionless. Silent. Stationary. Ready. Waiting. Confident. And know that I am God. Realize God is God. Recognize God's ultimate power. Fix your eyes on things above. Resolve your confidence in Him. Quiet... Read more...
Toxic poison
Toxic poison
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 Are you affected by poison? I know we never knowingly ingest the stuff. I'm talking about subtle poison. Toxic people. Toxic situations. Lies from the pit. Poison like that is all around us. It... Read more...
Literally
Literally
He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. Psalm 21:4 I ask again. Why are any Christians down? Why do any of us ever loose hope? Because we're human. Because we are forgetful. I could say dumb, but I won't. Whose are we?... Read more...
Wait for the Lord
Wait for the Lord
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 David wrote the phrase "wait for the Lord" twice. Think it was because he was having trouble himself? It's easy to view Bible characters as unusually godly. After all, their words are quoted in the Bible we still read... Read more...
Stop
Stop
But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well." Luke 8:50 Stop agreeing with your thoughts which tell you you're not good enough. Stop listening to the lies inside your head, telling you you're not loved. Stop believing the future is hopeless. Stop turning to the easy... Read more...
Horribly Disappointed
Horribly Disappointed
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:12 When you are horribly disappointed at something in life... When there is not a thing you can do about it... What then? What is your response? Wallow in self pity, relishing the mood of despair... Read more...
Clothed in His Love
Clothed in His Love
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.  John 15:9 Abide in God's perfect love for you. Reside. Stay for a long, long time. Rest. When you are abiding in God and His love, there is no room for fear. When you focus on His love, anxiety walks... Read more...
One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 Ever face a giant situation? A large project, perhaps? Or a looming life event? How can we possibly remain calm at the prospect of a new baby? Or starting a company? Or a church? The... Read more...
Clinging to God
Clinging to God
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and He answered me from His holy hill. Psalm 3:3-4 Life is mostly wonderful, isn't it? Filled with so many good things. But there are many moments when your mind can slip... Read more...
Today's Choice
Today's Choice
Oh Jesus, I'm so sorry. But I'm super mad. Really mad. Is that alright to be mad at you? You are like my Father, and I've been known to get mad at him (sorry, dad!), so I suppose, yes, I can be mad at You, too. I feel strange writing that. Like I'll upset You... Read more...
How did He?
How did He?
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. 1 Chronicles 16:11 When did You know? When did You know how You would ultimately die? How were You not completely overcome with anxiety at almost every moment after? When did You know You were the Son of God? When did You grow to love... Read more...