Called to Persevere
"When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be…
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Called to Wait
Without waiting and trusting Him, we wouldn’t experience hope when we feel hopeless, joy in the midst of unhappiness, and peace that we can’t explain. Not through anything we can do ourselves, but all…
Jesus in a Changing World
With change comes unknowns and what-ifs. What was normal no longer is, and a new normal has yet to settle in.v
Hope When You Can’t Fix It
Some situations feel like a never-ending circle. I go around and around never getting anywhere. But still, I feel like there must be something I can do. So, I keep trying. And I keep…
Called to Remember God’s Promises
I don't know what your days look like right now. Perhaps life feels like it's out of control and you're praying for the strength to see your way through. Or maybe, everything is calm…
God’s Strength to Persevere
Tears and driving don’t mix, so I talked to God. I need to lean into His strength…and His compassion.
In the Lord’s Strength
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may Ephesians 6:10-11
Called to Praise
Praise Him because when we look for Him, we will see Him. And the more we see Him, the more we will look for Him. By Laura Rath
Comfort in the Storm
A few nights ago, I had to comfort our cat, Raven, during a thunderstorm. She’s
6 Verses When You need to be Brave
To act bravely is to meet or face something with courage; to act with courage is to make the choice to proceed with confidence, despite fear, adversity, intimidation, or feeling uncomfortable or judged. Being…
Called to Trust
Trusting God isn’t easy. Trust develops over time. Trusting God with my heart, soul, and mind gives me strength and peace that does not come from myself. He calms my fears in ways I…
Hold My Tongue
I asked God to hold my tongue and not let me say what I was thinking. I asked Him to help me calm down and diffuse the emotions that were overcoming me.
5 Verses for When You Need Strength
When we rely only on our own strength and what we have to give, we quickly become worn out and discouraged. But when we turn to God for His strength and replenishment, we are…
God’s Strength God’s Plan
I'm stronger than I feel because God is stronger than I could ever be. And I don't have to figure it all out because He already has it figured out. Down to the very…