Our devotion to God is strengthened when we offer Him a fresh commitment each day. Every morning, in a simple, genuine prayer, start fresh with God by giving Him all that you are, all that you have: now, forever, and daily. Lay everything on God’s altar in what one saint of old called the “surrendered life.”
If you knew you were going to die in the near future, what information would you want to pass on, and who would you want to pass it on to? That was Paul’s situation. He was on “death row,” waiting his execution for preaching the gospel of Christ. The letter of 2 Timothy is his […]
Read From Jim’s heart… A Lifetime of Discipleship on Elizabeth & Jim George.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield. Psalm 84:11 I thank God that even when we don’t see the physical sun, we have the Lord God as a sun! Here are a few of the benefits of the sun and how God, as your sun, provides for you spiritually: The sun brings joy, […]
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DEVOTION: In the Bible, we have God’s guidelines for our every need, issue, and day. The Bible comes from God and is “given by inspiration of God.” Here are 5 steps to help you grow in your love and understanding of the Bible.
One morning while I was reading my Bible, I came to a passage that really challenged me in my own spiritual growth: In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of […]
Read From Jim’s heart for husbands…Encouraging Your Wife’s Spiritual Growth on Elizabeth & Jim George.
I once read about a woman who went to an art museum. Determined to see it all, she whisked from room to room, from painting to painting. Each time she criss-crossed the museum, she saw a gentleman seated on a bench across from one painting. He remained there the entire time, drinking in the glory of one masterpiece.
Not long after Jim and I were married, we realized we had a longing for many of the same things a lot of other newlywed couples long for. We wanted good jobs, a good income, a new car, and an exciting…
Do you exaggerate? Bend the truth? Be purposefully vague? “Little white lies” may seem harmless, but they are actually a sin. Let’s talk about honoring God with truthfulness.
(Parents, this devotion is material from A Girl’s Guide to Prayer. We pray it blesses you and your tween!)
When you see your friends, you don’t just say “Hi” and keep on walking. No, you want to catch up and to talk about all kinds of things! That’s how God desires for us to do with Him through prayer.
GOD’S PROVIDENCE IN OUR LIVES The story of Boaz and Ruth is such an amazing example of our relationship with the Lord. This Jewish redeemer from the tribe of Judah, who possesses the finest of qualities is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ. He extends such grace to Ruth who feels so unworthy of it. Then, we discover that Boaz knew all about Ruth and her commitment before she knew anything about him! God prepared it all in advance.