Restoring Hearts Blog

“When we think too lightly of sin, we think too lightly of the Savior.” Charles Spurgeon Satan incited David in I Chronicles 21 to sin by...

“The true expression of Christian character is not in good-doing, but in God-likeness.” Oswald Chambers What words do you desire for...

This is the last in my series of reposts from seven years ago.  Next week’s post will be new. “Revival is merely a visitation-a much...

“Discipleship is more than getting to know what the teacher knows. It is getting to be what He is.” Juan Carlos Ortiz Last week I began a...

“Repentance means you change your mind so deeply that it changes you.” Bruce Wilkinson Whenever I think of the National Day of Prayer, II...

“The moment you stop caring what other people think most about you is most likely when you start doing what God wants most.” Ann Voskamp...

“If I will simply come to Jesus, my real life will be brought into harmony with my real desires.” Oswald Chambers One of the most...

“To love at all is to be vulnerable.” C. S. Lewis Vulnerability is risky. It makes us feel unprotected, defenseless, and exposed. It...

“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” Shauna Niequist Life is bittersweet....

“Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.” St. Augustine of Hippo While reading...

“The expression of Christian character is not good doing, but God-likeness.” Oswald Chambers I go through the same routine every day. I...

“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” St. Catherine of Siena Open book tests delivered good news and bad news to my...

“He is most available to those who are most available to Him.” Jack Deere I’ve learned the best way to communicate with a child is to get...

“The favor of God is what God can do for you that you cannot do for yourself.” Anonymous God’s graciousness or kindness is one of His...

“Deception is a lie wearing a tuxedo in disguise.” Elmer Murdoch Deception began in the Garden of Eden. Disguised as a serpent, Satan...

“The reason we must ask God for things He already intends to give us is that He wants to teach us dependence, especially our need for...

“Not even the smallest detail of life happens unless God’s will is behind it.” Oswald Chambers I’m reading through the Bible this year...

“I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above the other and that the taller we grew in Christian character the more easily...

“A man’s spiritual health is exactly proportional to his love for God.” C. S. Lewis I’m not a very competitive person, except when it...

“Revival is merely a visitation-a much lower form of spirituality than the Father intends.” Graham Cooke Recently our son’s friend paid...