Do Not Strike Back
Today’s verse reminds us that in many cases, even though we want to cut ourselves off from a world that doesn't understand us, Jesus tells us that we should love, even — especially —…
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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…
God Comes Close
I am amazed by the fact that, because of Jesus, I can come close to God. And I am so thankful that God will come close to me, a sinner saved by Christ’s righteousness…
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.
Intercessory Prayer
What is it?: A way of loving others when God’s Spirit moves within us causing us to want to pray for others and giving us thoughts (ways) to do it.”
Be a Peace Maker
Peace makers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:18
When I Don’t Get What I Want…
God blessed my husband and me with four boys. I confess there were days, when I questioned whether it was a blessing or not.
The Wind of the Spirit
Jesus specifically compares wind to the work of the Spirit of God in the new birth process,
Living in Forgiveness
Sometimes God uses the most unlikely persons to teach us a lesson. Jesus showed us that forgiveness has a cross in it. It costs us something. But un-forgiveness has an even greater price: It makes…
God’s Perspective on Hope in Disappointment
God's Perspective on Hope in Disappointment. Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul.
It’s Been Tough
When we suffer, God becomes present to us by placing a friend’s arm upon our shoulders
Developing Spiritual Maturity
Growing in spiritual maturity will only take place when we have a desire to grow, which translates in spending time with God.
Blessing Of Your Heavenly Father
The Spirit of your Father lives in you to heal and make you whole.
This Vibrant Hope
This broken planet offers sorrows of every kind. After being hit over and over with tribulations, how easy it would be to lay down and give up!
All the Days of My Life
Prayer: Guide me, Lord, in paths of righteousness for your name’s sake. When I walk in dark valleys, please help me to not fear. Thank you that you are with me — you correct…
Who Will Fight For You
I am so thankful to You Lord Jesus, for protecting us, Your little flock, Your children.
Trouble at Home
Do people in church get under your skin sometimes? That sister in church was getting on my last nerve and I was getting on hers. More than a decade later, we know we can…
Unrecognizable
Dear one, give your marriage to God and don’t give up. He’s the Great Physician who can heal marriages, too!
Called to be What He Made
Like a piece of art reflects the heart of the person who made it, we reflect the heart of God.
Panic Button
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’ Philippians 4:6
God is Able
God is ...Able to do exceedingly beyond all your asking. Ephesians 3:20 ...Able to subdue everything under His control. Philippians 3:21 ...
Afraid but Following
Prayer:Jesus, I’m often afraid on this path of following you, but I’m grateful that you gently lead & insistently love me in the midst of both faith & fear.
Wandering Wounded
Are you in the middle of a crisis or difficult season? Have you found yourself turning to dependencies or bad habits that are substitutes for relying on God?
Don’t Lose Heart
Keep praying. And if you don’t have the words, God has an abundant supply we can use.