The Lord is My Shepherd. There’s a fog upon the landscape. That has dimmed the sun’s bright ray, I don’t know what lies before me Oh, my Shepherd, show the way. There’s a voice that’s all condemning Which bids me not to pray, I will press on through the battle,
Read more..Some days are just plain tough! Those we care about are hurting. Our plans are falling through. Our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and fall at our feet.
Read more..Next time you’re worried about your health or house or finances or flights, take a mental trip up the hill. Take your anxieties to the cross
Read more..It was time for my annual self-evaluation. The past year was busier than usual, but busyness does not always translate into more successes.
Read more..Does God Know What You’re Going Through? In order to get through what you’re going through, focus on who God is — his unchanging nature. Regardless of circumstances and how you feel, hang on to God’s unchanging character.
Read more..Darkness is more than a symbol, it is a pervasive way of living and viewing the world. Darkness is the place of deception, evil, crime, predators, sin, and death.
Read more..Being supernatural in nature, divine joy exists independently of our circumstances. Happiness, on the other hand, comes from external causes, is an earthly in character, and increases or decreases as events change.
Read more..“To Him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 “To Him be the glory forever!”
Read more.."You are all around me--in front and in back--and have put your hand on me." Psalm 139:5 Pause and listen as His Majesty whispers ever so gently,
Read more.."What am I living for?" While that is an important question, the most important question of all is "Who am I living for?" Only one person can insure that I will never die because he has already died for me and conquered death!
Read more..Lord, you know how easily I can lose hope during trials. Help me trust in and through you so that I regain the hope I need to persevere.
Read more.."What is the greatest thing that has ever happened to you since you became a Christian?" The answer invariably has been: "To experience the reality, power, control and fruit of the Holy Spirit."
Read more..For in all your moments, He is therein goodness, in kindness, in love. "Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..
Read more..Love! In the week of Valentine's Day, we want to remember the real meaning of love.
Read more..We've all struggled with life’s adversities to some extent. In John 14:27 Jesus says “Peace I leave with you; my peace [shalom] I give you. Heavenly Father, protect my heart from trouble and help me to pursue your presence.
Read more..Abba Father, I will never fully understand how you could love me so much that you would allow your son to die for me as my sacrifice.
Read more..The preoccupation with self today is readily seen in slogans like, “Be all you can be.” Simply put, our modern day society (and this includes a great number of Christians) is focused on making satisfaction its goal.
Read more..Your goal is not to know every detail of the future. Your goal is to hold the hand of the One who does; and never, ever let go!
Read more..“Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions” 1 John 3:18
Read more..Your existence is not accidental. Your skills are not incidental. God shaped each person in turn!
Read more..Love your enemies Pray for those who persecute you If someone forces you to go one mile, go two If someone takes your shirt, give him your coat, too If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also Give to those who ask Don't turn away from those who want to borrow Return good for evil Do not judge others
Read more..Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” In truth, God is always close to those who genuinely seek after him. The real problem is that we drift away from him, lose interest, and leave his presence. So let's seek him and receive his grace.
Read more..Look to the Source of HELP: God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. Maybe you need your hope restored.
Read more..How would you describe the way you talk? Are your words positive, constructive, comforting, supportive, and uplifting? Or are the words that come out of your mouth most often cutting, negative, and hurtful?
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