Lost Keys
Rodd crossed the street to talk to a neighbor and made a difference. Who needs your help?
“The LORD is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.” Psalm 145:8 (NKJV)
It happened again! I misplaced my keys. The morning was going well. I was ready to meet my day with plenty of time to spare … until... >Read More
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Evidence Against a Proud Heart
Do you need prayer to help you foster a heart of humility? Contact us anytime and we will pray with you!
“… But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” Matthew 23:1-12
Pride is deceptive. The proud person is often the last to know the contents...... >Read More
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Seeing Like Jesus
Ten ways to help your community today:
“Jesus saw two brothers…Jesus saw the crowds…Jesus saw their faith…Jesus saw the woman…”
When I worked in a downtown church office, it was only a two-block walk to favorite cafés and restaurants. At twelve noon I locked my office door, leaving the constant call of people and their needs temporarily...... >Read More
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What Is Your Idol?
Are there idols or addictions in your life?
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Corinthians 10:14).
It is a word we hear often… in athletics, entertainment and there is even a television show dedicated to it. I refer to the word “idol.” The dictionary defines it as an image used as an object of worship, a false god, or...... >Read More
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Waiting in Line
Feeling impatient? Would you like us to pray with you about it? (Note: Please allow 1-2 days for a reply, an opportunity to practice patience!)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12).
I was feeling put out; inconvenienced...... >Read More
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Call To Mind
If your mind is full of trouble and you could use a listening ear, contact a mentor today.
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21-23).
What are your thoughts focused...... >Read More
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How Can I Experience God’s Love and Forgiveness?
Life gets complicated. Don’t go it alone. We have mentors who want to pray for you.
“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin” (Psalm 51:1 & 2 ).
David's affair with Bathsheba got... >Read More
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Taking Time to Care
Put today’s devotional into action right away with “19 Ways to Encourage... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)