Our Behavior will not be changed long with self-discipline,
but fall in Love and a human will accomplish what he never thought possible.
By accepting God's Love for us, we fall in Love with Him,
and only then do we have the fuel we need to obey.

D. Miller

To Grow spiritually means to live increasingly as Jesus would in our unique place ( Read more... )

Many times I reduce my "tools for spiritual growth" to a few activities like prayer and bible study or a few periods of the day called quiet times. why has it taken me so long to learn that every moment of my life is an opportunity to learn from God how to live like Jesus ( Read more... )

Cheerfulness.... a popular theme of the holidayz....so where is it ( Read more... )

“I am a hypocrite. I can be arrogant and selfish. I have been known to stretch, conceal, or slightly message the truth. I am sometimes inconsiderate and insecure. I struggle with lust and impure thoughts. My ego often rages out of control, and I battle foolish pride. I can be lazy and foolhardy with my time. I get angry, petty, and ill-tempered. I ( Read more... )

Father, stur such a passion in my heart that words cannot describe the adoration I will have for you. Give me a revelation of just how much You love me. Remind me of the times and ways You have pursued me. Ignite the Fire of Your love and unconditional acceptance in my heart so I will be changed forever. Kiss me with the kisses of your Word. Soften ( Read more... )

"there once was in man a true happiness of which now remain to him only
the mark of an empty trace, which he in vain tries to fill with all his
surroundings, seeking from things absent the help he does not obtain in
things present. But these are all inadequate, because the infinite
abyss can only be filled by an infinite and immutable object, that ( Read more... )