Do you turn to God first when trouble comes? 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In times of great crisis, fear, tragedy, or sickness, do your eyes and thoughts lift heavenward to seek God’s help and wisdom? Those who already have a habit of seeking the … Continue reading Pay Attention
Know What You Believe
The Bible is our protection against deception. 2 Timothy 1:12-14 All people have a belief system, whether they realize it or not. Even those who claim there is no God have faith that He does not exist. Some base their convictions on what fits their lifestyle, reasoning, and desires. Jesus’ followers, however, are called to … Continue reading Know What You Believe
My Christ Connection Prayers for Whataburger Grand Opening KC!
Candace Lolcoma, Field Marketing Coordinator for Whataburger reached out to Richard Dalton and Karen Dalton, co-founders of MyChristConnection.com, and asked for them to commence prayers over the new grand opening of the Whataburger in Raymore, Missouri. This new Texas-based Whataburger takes over the site of a former Golden Corral near Lowe’s, Sam’s Club and Walmart. It’s … Continue reading My Christ Connection Prayers for Whataburger Grand Opening KC!
The Holy Spirit—An Absolute Essential
Are you living with the strength, wisdom, and joy the Lord wants to give? Romans 8:1-17 Of the three members of the Trinity, perhaps the most overlooked is the Holy Spirit. Yet He’s co-equal with the Father and the Son. The opening chapter of Scripture tells us that He existed before the formation of the … Continue reading The Holy Spirit—An Absolute Essential
How God Gets Our Attention
Life's interruptions are opportunities to trust the Lord and see Him work. Numbers 22:15-35 A whistle gets our attention quickly, wouldn’t you agree? It’s used to control unruly behavior, signal the start or finish of an event, or interrupt action. Have you ever considered that God has a “whistle”? It’s not one we hear with … Continue reading How God Gets Our Attention
Understanding Your Call
Thinking that certain facts about Jesus are true is not the same as trusting Him. 1 Peter 2:9-12 Which term describes your Christian life: believer or Christ-follower? A believer can be certain of things without necessarily putting them into practice. But a follower chooses the path of action. What does it look like to follow … Continue reading Understanding Your Call
Christ-Centered Confidence
Spending time in the Word and in prayer deepens our trust in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Did you know you can build your confidence in God? It grows the more we meditate on His Word, know who He is, and draw near to Him through prayer. Confidently trusting the Lord brings many blessings: • Spiritual … Continue reading Christ-Centered Confidence
Salvation: An Ongoing Blessing
Our lives are transformed when we make a daily choice to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:1-11 Some people think of Salvation as a single point in time. And it’s true that the moment trust is placed in Jesus, a person permanently becomes a member of God’s family. But limiting the … Continue reading Salvation: An Ongoing Blessing
Sowing Spiritual Seeds
Be watchful today so you can notice opportunities to influence others for God. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Think about everything that contributed to your salvation story. It’s probably not possible to count all the spiritual seeds God used to draw you to the Savior. And most likely, some of the people who sowed them never saw … Continue reading Sowing Spiritual Seeds
Abraham’s Sacrifice
Our faith is strengthened when we obey God in challenging situations. Genesis 22:1-24 We have learned about the importance of trusting God’s plan. But sometimes obeying Him isn’t easy. Whenever you face a difficult call, remember Abraham. In today’s passage, he was given one of the greatest tests recorded in the Bible, yet he obeyed … Continue reading Abraham’s Sacrifice
