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We may be bent and smoldering, but Jesus will restore us.
When life turns you upside down, where do you go to conquer your fear?
Maybe the world is thirsty because we have turned off the faucet.
Do you seek to enhance your own emotions or stature by what you do, or does God get all the credit?
Why wander around with turkeys when you can soar with eagles?
Does it really do any good? I think it does great harm to our witness for Jesus.
God is using the rough and tough times of life to smooth your character so it reveals the glory of God.
We can go a lot further than we think if we keep our eyes on the finish line?
Maybe the reason we don't find comfort in all the trials of life is because our faith is shallow.
When we see only the immediate, we end up caring only about ourselves.
Is your faith in God's future defining how you respond to life's problems?
What do you do with a blessing? It can be revealing.
Be willing to admit your weakness and the power of your problem.
When we come to Him humbly in surrender to His will, God ALWAYS answers prayer.
Maybe the things going wrong in your life are God's wakup call.
Some invitations in life need to be rejected.
We are either married to Christ or to the world. Which are you?
Is it well with you because your life is firmly built on the solid Rock of Jesus Christ?
Earthly victories are temporary, but there is an eternal one.
Are you really applying what you learned yesterday - to be a shelter to others in need no matter who they are?
Am I serving others in the same way Jesus serves me?
When God speaks, what you do next reveals what you really believe about God.
In order to fully appreciate God's grace we must first understand the nature of our rebellion.
Discouragement can be overcome by focusing on God's promises rather than our expectations.
Don't let the noises of the world plug your ears to the greatest sound you will ever hear.
There is no reason to fear death when you are in Jesus who conquered death.
You may not recognize it yet, but God is working on you. Take time to see what He is doing.
When we choose to reject God's Word as truth we are headed for a crash.
Do you love the Lord Jesus Christ more than you love yourself?
No matter what you are going through, there's five things God is always doing for you.
Is the path of your life straight and smooth? If not, maybe these are the reasons.
We see God at work best when we have a humble spirit.
God is with you in the fire, and He's watching you. He will remove you when His image is refined in you.
It can be easy for us to defend our position when we prioritize personal pleasure over God's truth.
How do we respond to the corruption of sin in our culture, our government, and in people's lives?