Peace I Leave You
You and I don’t have the responsibility of making decisions that will affect world peace or war, but Jesus did provide the possibility for us to have inner peace and He wants us to…
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Who Stands With You
Sometimes, living in our fearlessly independent society, we forget that we don’t have to rely on self. We don’t need the perfect credentials to walk in the call God has for us.
Take Your Cue from Fear and Trust God
Fear stalked me like a lion seeking prey, ready to pounce at any moment. It was a paralyzing terror that threatened to overwhelm me, especially in the dark hours of the night.
God is Faithful
Do you feel confident today that God is always faithful? That He is exactly who He says He is? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t change His mind or get PMS or forget about His…
The Listening Heart
Dear LORD, as we come to you, listening for your still, small voice, we ask that you help us also to listen for the silent voices of others so that we may bring your…
Beauty Out of Ashes
Even as we pray for restoration and new life for the suffering people and land, may the sunsets remind us to look to the loving Creator who makes all things new, who brings beauty…
Surrender Your Wounds
"For God so loved the world so much that He gave His only Son so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
A Light in the Dark
Start your day with reminding yourself of God's steadfast, unmovable love for you. Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, thank Him for His loving kindness toward you.
We will not Fear
Prayer: Father, Thank You for being our refuge and strength. Thank You for Your abiding presence. Grant us the faith to trust You with our uncertainties. Grant us the faith that swallows fear, for…
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
Being Like Children
C.S. Lewis once said, “Christ wants a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head.” Simply put, we must love Christ unconditionally while continuously learning about and sharing his love with others.
Comforts Primal Call
I’m ashamed at how easily I slide into a faith that is only concerned about my comfort and not God’s ways.
Practice the Present
God promises throughout His Word that He has got our future under control and has amazing plans for us. He knows our past and can use it for great things. Our focus needs to…
What’s In Your Heart?
What comes out of our mouths when we are bumped? What a testimony it is when, instead of anger, out come words of faith and blessing.
Who Are You Looking For?
Who is it you are looking for?” Down through the ages the same question is whispered to every human at one time or another.
Reassuring Hope
Reassurance: There is help and reassuring hope for those who trust in the LORD. Psalm 146
The Other Side of Confession
In the moment of vulnerability that always comes with confession, let God love you. Walk out into the world forgiven.
“Follow Me”
My husband and I have just been through the stressful period of moving after 40 years in the one house.
Protected by Peace
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 God tells me exactly how HE will guard my heart and mind and help me tend to the wellspring…
Finding the Love You Have Always Wanted
Our father God is more wonderful than our mind can comprehend. Our Father is love, pure love, and He does not change.
Do all Things Really Work Together for Good?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”(Romans 8:28).