by Sami | Oct 29, 2008 | Faith in Action
We love because he first loved us –1 John 4:19 This has become a popular catch phrase in our culture today. It’s not uncommon to see “WWJD?” on bracelets, bumper stickers, and t-shirts. However, it seems like we’ve forgotten what those initials represent. In...
by Sami | Oct 23, 2008 | Peace
This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. -1 John 3:19-20 Are you still having trouble resting in Him? Do you...
by Sami | Oct 22, 2008 | Busyness
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. – Psalms 62:1 I know we’ve talked about being too busy for God, but have you ever felt like you’re too busy to rest? In high-pressure situations, I actually find myself reminding my lungs to...
by Sami | Oct 17, 2008 | Self Control, Temptation
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. -1 Corinthians 10:13 If I were to...
by Sami | Oct 17, 2008 | Joy
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Ps 37:4 Is this really possible? If we delight ourselves in Him, will we receive our greatest desires? Sometimes this seems too good to be true, but it is absolutely God’s promise...
by Sami | Oct 16, 2008 | Busyness
Do you ever forget to breathe during the day? Is the first item on your to-do list, “find more time”? I know I’m guilty of allowing the pressures of the world to wear me down. Sometimes I think the devil figures he can keep us from God by making our lives busy. My...
