“Then I observed that the basic motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy! But this, too, is foolishness, chasing the wind”— Ecclesiastes 4:4 (TLB). One of my favorite contemporary Christian songs is titled “Just Give Me Jesus.” It reminds me of the saying, often credited to Billy Graham. “My home is …
“And because of His glory and excellence, He has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share His divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires”— 2 Peter 1:4 (NLT). How can we hold on to our faith in God when times are difficult? Doesn’t …
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations”—Psalm 33:11 (NIV). An anonymous quote on social media recently grabbed my attention. It said, “Long before Zacchaeus couldn’t see Jesus, the tree was planted to meet his need.” Not only do I love this quote, I had to …
“After this, I heard the Lord ask, ‘Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?’ ‘I’ll go,’ I answered. ‘Send me!’”—Isaiah 6:8 (CEV). Nine months passed before I said “yes” to God. It was April 2005 when that still, small voice convinced me to go. Taking a leap of faith, I relocated …
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