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Tag: Hope

2026-07-13

Under the Chin

Psalm 3 reminds us that when we get knocked off our secure pedestal, the God of all hurts is there to nourish us.

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2026-07-13

Warning Signs

“But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."  Psalm 31:14 Keep on praying for your loved one to return to God.

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2026-07-12

Artificial or Real Fruit

God created us to be living, breathing persons designed to have the life of Christ squeezed out of us so those around would be drawn by the tantalizing aroma of our presence.

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2026-07-12

Heavens “Whoever” Policy

“. . . whoever believes in Him shall not perish . . .” (John 3:16) Request grace with your dying breath, and God hears your prayer. Whoever means “whenever.”

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2026-07-11

In God’s Hands

Who we are, what becomes of us in life, is in God's hands. We cannot purchase or achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing.

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2026-07-11

God Is Present with You Now

Thank you, Father, that when you say “never will I forsake you,” you mean never. You are with me now.

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2026-07-10

The Cloud

I put a lot of thought into figuring out God’s will for my life. I think we all need to remember that God will lead us when we need to move. His Spirit will show us the way.

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2026-07-09

The Unfailing Love

Think about the love that never fails. Stay thankful for God’s faithfulness.

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2026-07-09

Strength for the Task at Hand

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished."  1 Chronicles 28:20

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2026-07-08

Living Loved

The secret to loving is living loved. It’s the forgotten first step in relationships. Remember Paul’s prayer? “May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love” (Ephesians 3:17

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2026-07-06

Under His Wings

Being under His wings means being close to His heart—you are not only sheltered, you are loved; you are not only secure, you are cared for; you are not only covered, you are reassured.

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2026-07-04

Pieced Together

“Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12).With Christ as my mold, the pieces of my life have been transformed into something new.

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2026-07-03

Under Authority

Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.

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2026-07-03

The Blessings of Inadequacy

Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."

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2026-07-02

Recognizing the Truth

Set us free from delusion, doubt and sin so that, by Your Holy Spirit, we can live and move in Your will for our lives again. Amen.

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2026-07-02

Moving Beyond Good Intentions

“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.

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2026-07-01

Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You

Go — by God’s power — and live differently among the people who know you. God wants to use your story, no matter how much pain it involves.

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2026-06-30

Believe and Be Saved

It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?

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2026-06-29

More than Faithful

Our God will come through for us. His ways are not as predictable as the sun rising and setting. But His faithfulness is.

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2026-06-28

We All Need Somebody

We all need someone. We all need an outlet. We were never meant to be an island isolated from everyone else. It was never God’s plan for man to be alone. It is so freeing to be able to know that we have people in our corner that are genuinely concerned about us and our well-being. Continue reading --->

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2026-06-27

Crockpots and Microwaves

In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.

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2026-06-26

The Light of God’s Face

God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you all along.

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2026-06-26

Make Friends with Whatever’s Next

As Paul wrote, “These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.” 

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2026-06-25

The Moments That Sustain Us

When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.

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