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It may not look like it, or it may not be the way we would do it, but God is getting it done!
God has promised to meet every need so that we can find joy and praise Him no matter what our circumstances.
God is doing new things, and He invites us to join Him.
Don't dry up in the wilderness of tradition. God's new things are refreshing.
Choose to let go of the past and let new things happen.
Here are three truths directly from the life of Jesus that will make you a better witness.
Are you experiencing God's best today, or are you waiting for someday?
We have a Savior who is the perfect balance of justice and mercy.
Does the murkiness of circumstances darken your view of the majesty of God?
What is interrupting the flow of Living Water into your life?
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.