“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take […]
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Taking Every Thought Captive Part 1
“We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB). Several years ago, my family went on an excursion out West. We flew to Nevada, rented a car, and then proceeded to log in […]
Knock, Knock! Is Anybody There? Part 3
But this is what I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people; and you will walk in all the way which I command you, that it may be well with you,’ (Jeremiah 7:23 NASB). Two Blogs ago, I wrote about my little neighbor who had a tendency to […]
Is God Enough?
Last week I ran a devotion on Girlfriends in God and got over 550 responses. I knew I was excited about the message, but I was blown away by how many other people were too. So I didn’t want you to miss out. Grab a cup of coffee and have a good read. Then leave […]
When God Says “No”
Today’s Truth “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). Friend to Friend Most of us have broken dreams, but they just happen to be different ones. Yesterday I brought you […]
Never Forget
Today’s Truth “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago” (Psalm 77:11 NIV). Friend To Friend Sometimes it is easy to read about Adam and Eve’s failure in the garden and wonder how they could have been so disobedient. But in reality, this is not Adam […]
Living Below the Bar
Today’s Truth “So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s sons” (2 Samuel 9:11 NIV). Friend to Friend Who in the world is Mephibosheth and what possessed his momma to give him such a name? Well, I can’t answer the second question, but I can shed some light on the first. Mephibosheth […]
Cheap Nails
Today’s Truth “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he (she) is a new creation, the old is gone, and the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Friend To Friend One of the greatest philosophers of all time is Charlie Brown, the little round-headed kid in Charles Schulz’s Peanuts cartoon. But even Charlie Brown has his […]
The Savior’s Plan
June 17, 2009 The Savior’s Plan Today’s Truth “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17 NIV). Friend […]
