Preventing Walls of Hostility
The peace of God can demolish hostility. We must check our hearts daily and ask God, like David did in Psalm 139:23, to "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know…
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Out of the Pit
Are you in a season of despair? I have been there. Although I knew God was with me, I struggled deeply with trusting Him and keeping hope alive.
The Stone of Unbelief
Unbelief is an obstacle in our life, like a stone rolled over an entrance. It can keep us from knowing God.
Hidden Wounds
Trusting God with our hearts so He can heal us takes courage. Being vulnerable with God and trusting Him with areas of our life that are difficult to face is exactly what He desires.
The Pursuer
God pursued us even before we began to pursue Him, and that He knows us even more than we know ourselves.
Growing Pains
Know that in the midst of heartache and pain, God is molding and growing you. Be confident in the promise from God that He is perfecting you as you allow Him to do the…
A Cheerful Giver
When our hearts and hands are open to giving, they are also open to receiving. When God asks us to give, whatever that may look like, He often has something to give back to…
A Fighting Faith
Several years ago, my husband and I went through a difficult season. Sometimes, we need others to stand strong in faith with us.
No Holding Back
When we know the love God has for us, we can become connected to Him in such a way that we don’t feel ashamed for Him to know us for who we truly are.…
The Power to Endure
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him..
Strength Amidst Anguish
Strength Amidst Anguish: A broken heart and crushed spirit is something we have all felt at one point or another. The ache can feel unbearable at times, leaving us to question whether or not…
Choosing Gentleness
When we abide in God, He lives through us and shows Himself with joy, peace, and kindness, in all of His beauty.
True Satisfaction
We know that God satisfies the yearning soul. He provides ample supply of what we quietly and desperately need.
An Opportunity and Gift
An Opportunity and Gift - Devotional on HOPE: “Put your hope in the Lord both now and forever.” Psalm 131:3
Sustained in Difficult Times
Moment-to-Moment Action. Relying on God requires the intentional acknowledgement, on a daily basis, that Jesus is enough and that all we have been given is from Him.
Heart Proofs
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, so I may know you and hear what you have to say to me. I desire to do what you have called me to do in your…
Enjoying God’s Word
Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Word. Thank You Holy Spirit for giving me understanding of the things of God through the Word. Give me wisdom and understanding to know and desire the things…
A Direct Link
“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6
A Wonderful Expression of Love
Heavenly Father, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice of your Son Jesus, so I may know you, love you, and share you here on the earth. Help me to remember that without you, I…
Safety in Counsel
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and…