Posts with the tag “daily-journal”

God promises we can overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit - that is an incredible truth to think about and rest in. The joy and peace that God offers us is supernatural.  Read More

This passage from 1 Peter is a great set of verses on hope in the indestructible inheritance from God - that is Jesus Christ himself.   Read More

Wait silently before God and trust in him alone. He, alone, is our Refuge, our Shelter, our Fortress. When you do this, you will be able to say, "In you alone, God, I will not be moved."  Read More

Walk through this prayer from Paul, and apply it to your own life.   Read More

God's voice is often a whisper among the chaos and confusion. We can train ourselves to listen for God to communicate when we wait and are still. Do we hear his voice?  Read More

What do we do in the midst of battles? One of our jobs is to boast in the Lord and praise him for things he will do, and continue to praise him, no matter the outcome of our circumstances.   Read More

"You were bought with a price." How often does this fact influence our daily actions and decisions? Are we being true vessels of love, purpose, and gratitude?   Read More

Your daily relationship with the Lord in God's Word allows your roots to grow deeper and deeper into the love and life of Jesus Christ.   Read More

Relying on God to supply our needs can often feel like a trust fall, but there is peace to be found. We hear it all the time, but do we REALLY believe God supplies our EVERY need?   Read More

Is God challenging you to leave your comfort zone? Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can have the courage to say yes to things that God calls you to do.  Read More

Sometimes, it seems like things are just not going right. How can we ‘keep it together.’ when it all seems to be unraveling?   Read More

As a Christ-follower, we need not only to keep watch but to share the love and joy of knowing Christ. God is our final destination.  Read More

God is the Lord of All Creation, so we can have rock-solid hope in him, knowing that he is our helper and an absolute promise keeper. He keeps every promise forever.  Read More

As men and women of God, we may sometimes struggle to see our own potential. But God sees who we really are and transforms us.  Read More

To "fear the Lord" (reverent awe) is to believe him and submit to his control. In turn, the Lord rewards this faith with spiritual riches, the honor of membership in God's family, and eternal life.  Read More

Hope that anchors our soul is what we each need in this life, and God offers that to us in Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Dave in this journal guide from Hebrews Chapter 6.  Read More

Praise is our lifeline to God, and recognizing his good and perfect gifts keeps us from grumbling or complaining.   Read More

Sometimes people ask, "If God is real, why doesn't he just reveal himself?" John Chapter 1 lays out exactly who Jesus is - the perfect representation of what God is really like.   Read More

When we feel discouraged, when our heart is in turmoil, God has not changed. Join Pastor Dave in this journal guide from Psalm 42 as he focuses on hope.  Read More

In this verse, we are reminded that we will never be given more than we can handle, and a way out is always provided. God promises to be with us even when we are struggling. He will not fail us.  Read More

If you knew you had the winning numbers for a lottery ticket, you'd probably buy one, right? God's love is like our "lottery ticket" that never fails. We can bet on his love one hundred percent of the time. We can never lose.  Read More

Even in anxiety and grief, the Lord is with us. He is our Shield and the Lifter of Our Head. Join Pastor Dave in this encouraging journal guide as he meditates and prays through Psalm 3.   Read More

No situation is hopeless in the eyes of God. He is not surprised, and he is not thwarted. God is always guarding us.   Read More

What are the things in our lives that represent the quality and the contents of our hearts? What do we value, and does it align with our obedience to God? Where are our hearts?  Read More

When we were utterly helpless and hopeless, Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. And because of his death on the Cross and resurrection, our friendship with God has been restored.   Read More

As Christians, we are the beloved children of God, and we always have direct access to the Creator of the Universe at any time of the day. His infinite power, wisdom, and love are available to us, and he hears us the moment we pray.  Read More

This world seems to have an overwhelming number of solutions for our problems. But Jesus simplifies our choices. No worldly temptation or distraction can satisfy us in the way he can because his satisfaction is eternal.  Read More

We stand before God in the righteousness of Jesus Christ, which he freely offered us by his grace alone, and we received through our faith alone. We are no longer separated from God by our sins. God's guarantee of how deeply and dearly he loves us is shown by his giving us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts.  Read More

Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit is his representative, and as such, he leads us into all truth. He is also the Person of the Godhead that lives within us, bringing us peace of mind and heart.  Read More