I love devotions and read one most mornings, but there’s just no substitute for God’s Word. I want to encourage you to make time in His presence a priority. There’s just no Substitute for the Bible and prayer. Period. Here are some practical strategies to help you …
In His Presence
In His Presence #25: Sacrificial Love
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6). Read: Romans 5:1-11 “How are you doing?” I asked my pregnant daughter when she called after her seven-month checkup. ” OK, I guess.” Her voice sounded …
In His Presence #24: The Majesty of My Redeemer
“On the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.” Psalm 145:5 Recently, the word “majesty” has just popped into my mind over and over. I have been spending some of my In His Presence time delving into the meaning …
In His Presence #23: A Diet of Your Word
“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16 NASB Read Psalm 119. Prayer: Gracious …
In His Presence #22 : What’s Your Mission?
I went to hear Pam Tebow, mother of the famed quarter back Tim Tebow, speak recently. What an anointed speaker she is, with many wonderful things to share. One of the things the Lord spoke to me about was when she asked, what’s your mission? …
In His Presence #21: Live Differently
“Live Like No One Else.” I just read that on someone’s car. It was a bumper sticker from Dave Ramsey. I know the premise behind that sticker is that we need not go into debt feeling like we have to keep up with the “Jones.” …
In His Presence #20: A Steadfast Mind
My personal In His Presence time for the past few weeks has been focused on “my mind.” I want to have a steadfast mind like it says in Isaiah 26:3: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in …
In His Presence #19: Think on These Things
I hope you are still making time to get In His Presence. If you’ve missed a week, the devil will definitely try to make you feel guilty, but don’t give up! When thoughts like that creep into your mind, remember Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever …
In His Presence #18: Helplessness
How’s your prayer life? That’s a question that usually gets the same answer. “It could be better.” Until we are face to face with the Lord, our communication with Him will always be lacking. But if you are like me, there are times when prayer …
In His Presence #17
Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 1/25/13: Job chapters 14-17. Weekend Reading Schedule, 1/26/13: Job 18 – 21. 1/27/13: Job 22-24. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing our first week of Bible reading. Everyone is invited to join by going to …