"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).Being crucified with … [Continue reading] about dying to our desires
promises, promises
God came to Abraham in a vision and told him, "Look toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them. So shall your descendants be" (Genesis 15:5).Years passed, and still there were no children. Abraham was 99 years old. Sarah … [Continue reading] about promises, promises
the living Word
It's early Sunday morning as I write this, and it's still dark outside. I can hear the rain pounding on our roof. Lightening strikes off in the distance. The flash illuminates the room for a brief second. I wait. I listen. The booming thunder soon … [Continue reading] about the living Word
trust
My wife just shared this devotional with me. It's from Joyce Meyer, and wow, is it so true! Be encouraged!Let God Be God of the PresentSome trust in and boast of chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and boast of the name of … [Continue reading] about trust
a vain hope for deliverance
"A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save" (Proverbs 33:17).Years ago, when I first began my quest for freedom, I was seeing a counselor about this panic disorder. We went through the typical barrage … [Continue reading] about a vain hope for deliverance