Learning to be Content
Contentment in all situations is the goal. Learning how to be content is the challenge, and that only happens when we realize that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” (Philippians…
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Contentment in all situations is the goal. Learning how to be content is the challenge, and that only happens when we realize that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” (Philippians…
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
What do others see in us? Do we show them how to answer grumpy people with kind words? How to bear loss and suffering with patience? How to be content when turmoil swirls all…
Through God’s unfailing love, endless mercy and compassion we can be victorious even when the smoke billows higher and higher.
Untested faith may be real faith, but it is sure to be immature faith. It is likely to remain immature as long as it never faces difficulties. When all things seem against it, faith…
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…
He doesn’t delight in our sufferings, but He delights in our development".
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?
God wants us to make a conscious effort to control our words. But it will require us to dig deeper to find the root cause.
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.
I realized I had been okaying sin to enter into my life instead of putting it all aside. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the…
In the face of sin and separation from God, grace is a refreshing stream that restores salvation. But the joy of salvation is found only when we realize and accept the forgiveness, grace, and…
Many Christians struggle with waiting. So why might the Lord have us delay? One reason is to protect us.
“In the morning, I lay requests before You and wait in expectation” Psalm 5:3 “Katherine, when was the last time you were that anxious to see how God was going to answer your prayer?”
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!
Knowing that God's unlimited resources make possible the mighty inner strengthening in my life, I shall focus my attention upon Him through reading His inspired Word and obeying His commands.
Dear one, delight in the Lord. He will give you the desires of your heart.
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…
Holy God, Thank you for knowing me and going with me through all my days. Please make your presence known to me this day as I seek to honor you in what I do…