Grace To Live By
We’ve all heard of grace. It can be used in secular terms as in elegance or poise, but in Christian terms grace is unmerited and underserved favor. And if you’ve experienced grace, you won’t soon forget it. One act of grace that has always stuck with me is a scene...
Finding Hope In the Darkness
I was not raised in a church-going home. I think my parents believed in God, but He was not a regular part of their lives or ours. As far as I can remember, I don’t recall feeling a need for God at a young age. My basic needs were met even though our home life was far...
Seek Me First
Lord, you are my rock, my salvation, my hope. In You only, is there hope. In You and You only is there eternal life. Thank you for your constant pursuit of us, your children. Open our hearts to sense your pursuit and to know how dearly we are loved by You. There is...
Learning to Trust God
Most of us have been let down, lied to, betrayed or in some way hurt by other people. It can take a toll on our ability to trust others and to trust God. People will fail us, but God is faithful and promises to never leave us nor forsake us. He will never fail us. But...
Jesus, You are Life
Jesus, you are life. To know you is to love you. Life is full of so much uncertainty, yet you are steadfast. You are hope. You are love. You are life. Where would we be without you? Ultimately life is meaningless without you. You bring purpose, clarity, and hope to...