Developing Faith through Adversity
It doesn't seem fair, does it? Paul spent his life serving Christ, and yet he experienced continual suffering.
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God Knows Me and He Loves Me
Often we hide our true selves from people. We put on masks. We pretend. We people please. Why? We want to be liked. We want to belong.
Joyful Endurance
We, too, can endure hardship with joy in the Lord, who comforts and strengthens us through it and promises to bring us safely to glory.
Don’t Waste It
2 years ago my husband was diagnosed with an extreme health condition, and instead of getting mad at God, I asked Him for help
Tests Are Temporary
Being Tested: 1 Peter 1:6 says, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”
Lifelong Learners
Jesus, I want to learn from you. I want to think right. I want to hear the Spirit’s voice and obey.
Journey Through
Where are you at in your journey? How are you turning your valley into a place of springs?
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…
A Passion to Obey
All the promised blessings in the world cannot make a believer follow God into some frightening places. But that’s where love for our Father comes in, as it compels us toward obedience no matter…
Remember the Promises in His Word
Whatever your specific need is, you will likely find a promise about it in the Bible.
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…
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.
You are Not Alone
As long as the world is here and as long as you are in it, you can be absolutely, positively certain that He is with you. Jesus is with you!
Don’t Let Your Past Control Your Future
Release your hold on your life and throw the door open on the dynamic of God's will for your future.
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.
God is Cheering for You
If your God is Mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?
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.
Faltering Faith
In these upside down days we are living in, let's allow Jesus to bring that fresh hope to our souls.
In Times of Confusion
In times of confusion, we can take comfort that while we may not understand everything while here on earth (read Psalm 73:1-22), God will be faithful.
Knowing His Best
A contented life has learned to go without instead of going into debt...has learned to wait for God's time instead of moving in haste...
Answers in Times of Calamity
Almighty God reserves the right to reveal some things and conceal others. Although we may not know why natural disasters occur, three biblical truths we do know with absolute certainty allow us to trust…
When God Asks ‘Why’
“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)