A Love That Holds Us on Our Worst Days “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace.”— Jerry Bridges These words from Jerry Bridges have resonated with me for years….
Who am I in Christ? “Chosen by God”: A devotional on being chosen by God The concept of being chosen is one that is deeply ingrained in our human experience. Whether it’s by a boyfriend or girlfriend, a friend group, or a company for a job opportunity. We all want to feel like we were…
1 Peter 1:1-2 & 5:12-14 “Suffering Yet Eternally Secure.” In this message, “Suffering Yet Eternally Secure,” we dive into the foundational truths of 1 Peter 1:1-2 and 5:12-14 and discover how they offer great assurances even in times of suffering. These controlling realities remind us that we have been chosen eternally, known entirely, loved infinitely,…
Happy Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving. I love the tradition. And yes, I love turkey. But honestly, I love family. We miss those of our family who are not with us. Now, I recognize that some of you are struggling because of the loss of a family member this holiday season. My heart and prayers go…
Do you struggle with the injustice that seems to be rampant in our world? Do you find yourself wondering where God is and what He is doing? At times, it seems as though those who do wrong get blessed, and those who do right struggle. Perhaps it just doesn’t make sense to you. Has that…
Jesus is Able and Willing Message Outline 24 Hours in the Life of Christ 1. The Power of Christ over Demons (The Casting Out of the Unclean Spirit) Mark 1:21-28 a. Proclamation b. Confrontation c. Authentication 2. The Power of Christ over Disease (The Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many…
No Condemnation – Romans 8:1-4 In this chapter, Paul continues his discussion of the believer’s battle with indwelling sin. He begins the chapter by affirming that the believer is no longer under the guilt and condemnation of God’s wrath. He is freed from the law of sin and death and is not condemned. Therefore, his…
Hebrews 13:20-21 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19 I’m sure we all have had that experience of reading a familiar verse but suddenly seeing something we had never seen before. That happened to me today as I was reading Psalm 68:19 — He bears our burdens. Wait,…
When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
