God Uses Sorrow for Good
Frank often referred to himself proudly as a self-made man. He bragged that in his youth he had been so poor he didn't have two nickels to rub together. Now his real estate holdings…
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Frank often referred to himself proudly as a self-made man. He bragged that in his youth he had been so poor he didn't have two nickels to rub together. Now his real estate holdings…
Friend, God can, and will, use your past. Even the brokenness of an abusive childhood. Ask Him to use you in someone's life today.
When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…
LORD, create in us a new heart: to be a Kingdom people and gain a sense of Kingdom purpose for us today. Let us not become indifferent like stone, or get tired in the…
Through God’s unfailing love, endless mercy and compassion we can be victorious even when the smoke billows higher and higher.
There is a God you can turn to and believe in. Trust God to be true to His word. Know that God is:God is the eternal God. Everything there is in the heavens and…
A heart of compassion is achieved not through self-effort but through a God-focused life. As we draw near to Him through His Word and His Son, He transforms our focus, thoughts, and feelings.
Two simple words "they matter” and how much difference these words would make to so many people in a world where often there is little hope?
Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day.…
What 'furnaces experiences' have you had? How did you find strength within them? How does solitude prepare you for daily life?
The Lord controls and sets limits on our burdens so they don’t overwhelm us.
In today's world it is virtually impossible to avoid stress. Almost everyone is carrying some amount of it, in varying degrees.
Today: Read Psalm 23 afresh. What is the Lord saying to you in the midst of your life? Trust him to lead you from this day forward — all the days of your life!
Sometimes we can feel parked in our faith and not moving forward in trusting God. “COME unto me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest…for your…
Is there someone in your life you’re struggling to love? Someone, it just seems impossible to muster any affection?
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…
The Great Shepherd is leadingyou away from the dry and desolateplaces into the path where the stillwaters flow!Comforting and protecting youfrom dangers that you don't even
After reading Catherine Marshall’s book, I began to pray "mercy" prayers. Just a simple prayer like, "Lord, have mercy on ______."
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.
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
What a difference I experienced when I stopped allowing the worry to consume me by choosing to let it go. I gave this burden to the Lord, and He lifted it from my shoulders.…
My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts…