Bag Too Heavy
Forgiveness is powerful. When you choose to forgive, the weight is released. Anger, frustration and fear will be divinely lifted. Sam learned that never-to-be forgotten lesson.
Article Collection
Thoughts by Women
Explore Scripture-based encouragement and practical Christian resources on this topic.
Articles in this collection
Choose an article below, then continue through the collection using the page navigation.
2,478 articles
Send Jesus to the Door
Today when stress and worry come knocking at your door, send Jesus to answer it.
Are Your Eyes Fixed on Eternity?
How do you spend your evenings? Do you settle on the couch, your eyes fixed on a screen, regardless of the device you use, trying to be entertained?
With Us In the Storm
Lord, help me understand that you are in the storm with me, that your desire is for my own good and your glory. Thank you for always reaching out your hand of rescue.
Forgiving Yourself
Forgiving Yourself: We make life hard by blaming ourselves for things we did in the past. But God says through Paul,"It is for freedom that Christ has set ...
More Than I Know
...And so it is in my relationship with the Lord. He is the mighty rushing wind that takes my breath away with His strength and power to heal and change lives.
Jesus says, “Come to Me”
“Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28
Perplexing Journey
There have been many times my life did not track the way I thought it would. Yet, I learned that when it doesn’t track according to my plan, that doesn’t mean it isn’t tracking…
The Cost to be Merciful
To give up our self-centered, pride-filled, and judgmental human nature to serve God and others is a sacrifice. It is a lifestyle do-over. It takes commitment. Read the rest...
Is My Heart God’s Resting Place?
God has the keys to His perfect rest. We must first cease striving in the energy of the flesh
Taste and See
Psalm 34:8 "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who trusts in Him."
Treasure Pearls
Treasure Pearls - Confidence in Christ. By Alishia Ritchie. Offer the gems within you to someone today. Draw confidence from knowing God.
Keeping In Step
Have you ever tried to walk up hill in snow? Not an easy task, if you are the first one to attempt it.
In Hot Pursuit
With awe and adoration filled with Delight, I will continue in hot pursuit Until I am translated in Your Holy Presence!
A Heart Turned Toward God
Our heart can be turned towards many things and even other people.
Be Transformed
Prayer: My most gracious and holy Father, Keep me focused on your Word, Lord, that through your power my old self will vanish and your righteousness and holiness will reign in my heart and…
God Knows Everything
God knows every time we fall, he knows our every sin, yet, he fixes His heart on us. He loves us. To realize this should cause us to fall on our knees in adoration…
Christ as Our Champion
We don’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but it’s given to us freely. Since he did so for us, how much more should we do so for others?
Empowered to Serve
Poem: Empowered to serve, Empowered to serve, With humility and Grace. Elegantly standing completely, Adorned in the Father's Armor.
Our Source of Strength
Daniel and his friends walked in quietness and trust long before they faced the furnace.
Is God Smiling at Me?
The message of the Cross is this: "God is for us." (Romans 8:31) Relax beneath the smiling face of God.
God is Holy and Merciful
When we invite Jesus Christ to come into our lives, He removes the sin barrier between us and God.