““For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “Lord, why did I ever think I should attempt this?” Sara desperately prayed as she stared at the computer screen before her. Why on…
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Clinging to the Unnecessary, Part II
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Mark 1:17 Jesus directed Simon and Andrew to drop those nets, drop their lives as they knew them that very moment, drop everything, and follow Him. When have you been called to leave a comfortable situation and follow the Lord into…
Jesus Knows, Part V
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Maybe you’ve been told your spouse is having an affair and wants to end your marriage. Maybe you’ve been told you only have weeks…
The Heart, Part III, Treasuring God
“Where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.” Matthew 6:21; Luke 12:34 The heart. A simple five letter word. But I bet most of us don’t see our own hearts as quite so simple. What are the desires of your heart? What is really, truly important to you? Do you struggle with placing…
Cling to Jesus in the Storm
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Last month, I experienced the perfect storm, spiritually speaking. First, I missed church four Sundays straight, probably for the first time in my…