Kneel Before the Lord
“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” Psalm…
Tagged Articles
refuge
Browse Scripture-based encouragement and Christian resources connected with refuge.
Articles tagged refuge
Choose an article below to continue reading.
A Prayer to be as One
This prayer is for us to be as one just as the Father and Son are one.
Ever Green Christians
How can Christians remain “ever green” in the midst of the seemingly endless drought of discouragement or the sudden and unexpected fiery trial?
Christ My Life
Christ my life, and Christ my light, Christ for morning, noon, and night; Christ when all around gives way, Christ my everlasting stay;
Lessons Learned from a Three Year Old: Stuck inside the Computer
As adults, we laughed at the absurdity of someone being trapped inside a computer.
Refreshment
"Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Inject Hope
Father God, You know just what I need. And I need to proclaim your love and faithfulness every day.
Prayer: The Hedge of Protection
In the case of children who are prodigals, we can pray a hedge of thorns around them to protect them from friends who influence them in the wrong way. The Bible says, “The earnest…
Call to Prayer
“God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil….” - EM Bounds
Presumptions
Like many I live, bound up in life’s issues day-to-day, coping with the curve balls that speed my way.
Deception of the Heart
Our God is so amazing. Majestic. Gracious. Loving. We may think, “I would never serve another.” But tragically, it happens all the time. “Take care lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside…
Restored From Shame
God delights to restore us from our shame. Will you allow Him to do so? “No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame...” Psalm 25:3
A Bee Attack
What are the “bees” in our lives? The psalmist wrote that the enemy nations surrounded him like bees.
Whom Have I but You?
What can truly fulfill and sustain us? Only our relationship with God and his people last beyond the grave.
A Child at His Feet
His mercy will wipe away every affliction that comes against us. He calls us to come before Him as children;
Don’t Get Lost in Your Troubles
Are you troubled, restless, sleepless? Then rejoice in the Lord’s Sovereignty. I dare you. I double-dog dare you--to expose your worries to an hour of worship. Your concerns will melt like ice on an…
Kindness to a Thief
No one wants to be in relationship with someone who they think disapproves of them. No one wants to know a God they think will zap them at every wrong move.
Seek the Lord
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” Isaiah 55:6
Journey into Wholeness
Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for taking us through the process of life. We long for your healing and your renewal of all your people, however you choose to pour it out on us. May…
Do You Go to the Hospital on Sundays?
When I became a Christian at age 22, I thought church was only for perfect people. “The church is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners.” says author Brennan Manning
Faith or Fear
Hearing all of the bad news night after night made me want to lock my doors and never step outside again. Faith vanishes fear. Faith empowers us because we know God is in control.
Nothing Can Stand Against You
No matter what we go through in life, God will cause it to work together for our good. Prayer: Lord, help me to always remember daily that all things are indeed working together for…