Always With Us
Abandonment is a common issue in this world. Maybe you have experienced it yourself. But God says he will stick with you no matter how hard it gets.
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Praying in Faith
Do you ever pray for things without believing God will actually answer your prayer?
Not My Will but Yours
Has there been a time in your life where you didn’t want to do what God commanded you to do? What if the best is yet to come,
What God Sees
Abel is our reminder that what others see on the outside isn’t necessarily what God sees. Serving God all of our days, no matter how short or long they are, is eternally impactful, and…
A Loving Habit
We have all been around that one person who verbally attacks us with their words or berates us for no reason. Perhaps you work with someone like that or even live with someone like…
God-Given Ability
Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Since God has graciously granted us…
Does God See the Pain I’m Facing?
Thought — Is there perhaps an alternative to your desired outcome that could surprise you into realizing it’s better than your wildest dreams? Go to God to ask for guidance, pleading for contentment in…
We’re Never Alone
God is a better source of comfort to turn to than any friends or family members. He will never let us down, and that is seen through the promise to give us with the…
Continuous Surrender
If you are like me, the day you were saved is embedded in your mind. You probably remember every detail vividly. Do you remember your expectations of Christianity?
There’s Hope for Us Too
There is hope for us. God doesn’t give up on His children, even when they fall short.
Something Else Entirely
Think about an area in life that may be enslaving you. Have a problem with lying incessantly? Negative attitude? Harsh words? Whatever it may be, honestly ask Christ to help you defeat these sins…
Continuing in Fear
Dear Lord, as I obey your will, please give me courage to do what you want me to do. Take away the fear as I walk out your plans for me. Amen.
Hope for the Bone Dry
God doesn’t just want a part of us ? He wants all of us! Half-hearted service will not meet our spiritual needs.
Be Mindful of Others
"When I first became a believer, there was nobody to disciple me so I...” was the same story I had heard time and again, unfortunately. New followers of Christ who have never attended church…
What Scars Reveal
Scars are meant to draw us closer to the Lord, not further from Him. They shape us into better servants for his kingdom. When God’s grace is extended to us in the form of…
God Restores Us
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like life will never be the same again? Your emotions or circumstances are in disarray?
Faithful Friend
Instead of wondering if you will ever have friends or find faithful ones, make God your best friend. Spend more time in the Word and in prayer, drawing closer to him because he has…
God Uses Sorrow for Good
Frank often referred to himself proudly as a self-made man. He bragged that in his youth he had been so poor he didn't have two nickels to rub together. Now his real estate holdings…
Suppressing the Holy Spirit
I realized I had been okaying sin to enter into my life instead of putting it all aside. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the…
The Grass is Not Greener
We can experience discontentment at any stage in life. But the truth is that once we reach a new stage in life, there will always be challenges that arise that make us wish we…
Looking Out for Others
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
Finding Rest in Him
Contentment is an all-encompassing category that applies to every believer, no matter their life stage. To be content is to be fulfilled in Christ no matter the circumstances.
Content with the Present
Sometimes when we’re wrestling with difficult and unexplainable circumstances such as the loss of family member, a diagnosis of cancer, or the loss of a job, it’s hard to be able to rest in…