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…
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Don’t Always Believe What You See
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the…
Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Psalm 91 – God’s Protecting Presence
Psalm 91 deals with warfare, relationship, and intercession. In some Bibles, it is subtitled "The Security Of The One Who Trusts In The Lord." I have stood in Psalm 91 many times, defensively to…
Never Giving In
"..., be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord..." Never give in! The testing of your faith is more precious than gold…
Anything Is Possible
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that
Choosing Gentleness
When we abide in God, He lives through us and shows Himself with joy, peace, and kindness, in all of His beauty.
God’s Got You
I implore you today not to take trusting God lightly. He will always be by your side. He is a source of strength in our times of weakness.
Psalm 23 Reflection
Is there a more beautiful passage in the Bible than the 23rdPsalm? It is definitely in a category all its own and has always been a favorite of mine. The riches of each phrase…
As Christ Forgave You
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” Ephesians 4:32
Contentment
What moves you out of your place of contentment? What are you grateful for today? Dear Lord, Thank You that You are my shepherd and I have everything I need.
Learn to be Content
Steadfast and Faithful Father, still my restless and sometimes covetous heart and help me find my contentment in your presence and character in my life. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Treasures in Darkness
Dear friend, you don’t need the favor of people. Because God loves you. You are His favored, His beloved. He uses difficult times and even attacks from the enemy, in order to work in…
Fear or Faith?
Faith vanishes fear. Faith empowers us because we know God is in control and He will, as it states in Romans, work things out for the good for those who believe (8:28). Our relationship…
Walking in Rest
Changing from turmoil to peace, from anxiety to trust, from worry to assurance, from striving to rest, comes by changing kingdoms.
I Want to Experience More of God’s Love
Most of us have sung, “Jesus loves me this I know,” and recited “For God so loved the world,” since we were children. Yet, we don’t experience God’s love. Why is that? We may…
The Highway to Zion
Each of us has times of weeping when our hearts and hopes seem crushed. Because God has placed in our hearts "highways to Zion," however, we pass through valleys; we do not live in…
Hope’s Fruit
Hope, as we know, is a powerful thing. Hope grows into belief and with practice belief matures into faith. We go from an idea to action. We make choices founded on trust that the…
Trading Worry for Peace
Think about it: What do you gain from worrying about circumstances? What do you lose?
A Self Imposed Fog
I read a devotional the other day on trusting God through the fog, the writer recounting a difficult drive down a foggy mountain road & trusting God.
God Accomplishing
Seek to offer God’s amazing love and grace to everyone you meet, no matter what they do or say.
My Struggles are About Him
Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.
Safe Pastures
God will keep our imagination feeding in the safe pastures depicted in Psalm 23. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, will lead our minds to still waters and quiet resting places.
The Lord is My Shepherd
The Lord is my Shepherd - Thank your Shepherd that He knows you by name and wants to communicate with you. Talk to Him about your intimate relationship with Him. I shall lack nothing…