June 5, 2021
Healing Grace
In the Bible I read that God values me not for what I achieve but for who I am in Christ: I am a child of God, (Ephesians 1:5) a citizen of heaven (Ephesians 2:19) a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).
Read more..Thoughts By Helen Grace Lescheid
May 16, 2021
Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else
“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.
Read more..April 27, 2021
How to Grow Strong in Your Weakness
None of us likes to be weak, do we? From small up we’ve been trained to “be strong.” “Show them that you can do it!”
Read more..April 14, 2021
I Work in His Energy
“I can do everything through him (Christ) who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13). “… for
Read more..April 6, 2021
Jesus Came to Bring Us Life
Jesus did not come to start a new religion; He came to bring us life—eternal life. Christianity is not a religion. It’s a new life.
Read more..April 5, 2021
Christ is Risen Indeed
Why did Mary not recognize Jesus? I think it’s the same reason I often don’t recognize the living Christ in my life. Mary expected to find things as she had left them--a dead body wrapped in linen cloths lying in a tomb. Her expectancy was too small.
Read more..February 16, 2021
Hope Stronger Than Hurt
I discovered that when life hits us with a tsunami, Jesus is there in the water with us. Clinging to Him we are saved. Knowing Him is the most valuable relationship in the world.
Read more..February 13, 2021
God’s Everlasting Love
Life can be cruel sometimes. You feel pummeled from all sides. Haven’t you experienced this? I have. In a few short years my marriage fell apart. Our children moved far away. I lost my nursing job. I lost my health.
Read more..January 12, 2021
Let Your Words Bring Healing Not Hurt
Dear Father, I want my words to be words of healing, not of hurt. I want to remember that ‘kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” Proverbs 16: 24
Read more..November 8, 2020
Jesus Makes Us Overcomers
Jesus did not come to make us escapists, but overcomers.
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