It's not common to hear someone pray for a closed door. In fact, closed doors have such a negative connotation. We see them as obstacles that hinder progress, but what if a closed door could be a blessing in disguise? When God closed the door of the ark, He was sparing the life of Noah… Continue reading Close the Door
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Withholding Nothing
While driving one day I heard a song that said "I surrender all to you...withholding nothing". There was nothing extraordinary about this line and I've probably sung it hundreds of times, but that day it had a completely different meaning. "Withholding nothing" means a complete surrender, which for me meant letting go of the concerns/problems… Continue reading Withholding Nothing
Someone to Listen
Have you ever been in desperate need of a venting session and called your closest friends but no one was available? I have, and times like those have served as a reminder that I will always find a listening ear in Christ. In my most despairing and exasperating moments I've literally cried out to God and although at the time… Continue reading Someone to Listen
How Deep is Your Love?
Ever wonder how vast the universe is, or how deep the ocean is, or how wide the sky is? The exact measures are unknown as scientists are still exploring uncharted territories. Imagine, they were all created by God, who is limitless. As we grow closer to Him, I pray we discover new depths of His… Continue reading How Deep is Your Love?
A Simple Thank You
Most often when we pray we have long wish lists but are they needs or wants? Whatever the case may be, I challenge you (and myself) to say a different kind of prayer today. Instead of asking let's give thanks for the things we already have, especially those that we take for granted. Thank you… Continue reading A Simple Thank You
Humble Beginnings
In today's verse, Moses warns Israel against forgetting. They were a stubborn people and often times turned their backs on God. This timeless advice still applies to date. As we grow in ministry, career, knowledge and/or status, let us not forget where we came from or better yet....where God rescued us from. The higher we… Continue reading Humble Beginnings
Love Thirst
Sometimes when I look around, my heart is saddened by the immense need for love and the great lack of it. Too often we are guilty of looking for love in all the wrong places. When we do find it, it seems to come with an expiration date, which is always too soon. The great… Continue reading Love Thirst
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