What to Do In Difficult Times
When you are in a struggle, when dark clouds hover, when disappointment or betrayal meet you unexpectedly, what is the best way to respond? Here are three things to always remember.
Thoughts About God
Enjoy faster mobile browsing in an app-like view, with the option to receive new devotional alerts.
Open your browser menu and choose “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”.
After installing, open Thoughts About God from your Home Screen. You can then choose whether to receive devotional notifications.
Tagged Articles
Browse Scripture-based encouragement and Christian resources connected with Jesus.
Choose an article below to continue reading.
3,774 articles
When you are in a struggle, when dark clouds hover, when disappointment or betrayal meet you unexpectedly, what is the best way to respond? Here are three things to always remember.
But with all the talk of shortages, there is one thing of which we will never run short… We will never run short of God’s love. He is with us. He loves us. He…
God is inviting you to lean into Him when you don't understand and trust Him. The following shield of trust prayer guides you how to pray holding up your shield of trust, regardless of…
“Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14
“Carry each others burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Sometimes I feel so burdened myself, that I can't even see others' burdens. But Jesus reminds me…
How many times have you asked God to change someone or something around you? Maybe it’s your husband’s bad habits. Or a parent’s abuse. How about a co-worker’s verbal attacks? Perhaps a teacher’s hard…
David knew what is still true today. God doesn’t want our money or the ritual of our religion. He wants us.
Lord, you are completely trustworthy and dependable. Help me to faithfully trust you.
We are called to live sacrificially so others can heal, prosper, and find peace with God.
Underline these words: You are not alone. Your family my turn against you, but God won’t. Your friends may betray you, but God won’t.You may feel alone in the wilderness, but you are not.…
As a child, I loved to receive gifts. In such a simple time of life, a gift meant I was loved. I didn't worry about the significance or hidden message in a gift.
Our Lord desperately wants you to present whatever is on your mind to Him so He can become more present in your life. Like a gift tucked way under the Christmas tree, what He…
You can feel God's presence - especially as you acknowledge the fact that He is there and begin to worship Him for who and what He is.
“The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade” Psalm 121:5
God is willing to change us into the likeness of the Savior. Shall we accept his offer?
As we grow toward spiritual maturity, as we are being transformed through the renewing of our minds and obedience to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, may we always have the fresh attitude of…
How do I ever know I’ve done enough? When will I have earned the right to waltz through those Heavenly Gates?
God promises – “I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
As believers living in a confused culture, we need to know how to express and reflect love, and to experience its abiding joy. Jesus, in his concluding chat with his disciples, defines abiding love…
Lord. Please help me keep my eyes on you and my ears tuned to your “Be still.” Exodus 14:13 “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will…
Some people who read the Bible and believe in God nevertheless choose to live with fear. But when you focus on God rather than your circumstances, whatever the situation is, you win. The Bible…
These words are found in the book of Psalms: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the…