2021-09-17
Developing Faith through Adversity
It doesn't seem fair, does it? Paul spent his life serving Christ, and yet he experienced continual suffering.
Read more..It doesn't seem fair, does it? Paul spent his life serving Christ, and yet he experienced continual suffering.
Read more..2 years ago my husband was diagnosed with an extreme health condition, and instead of getting mad at God, I asked Him for help
Read more..Jesus, I want to learn from you. I want to think right. I want to hear the Spirit’s voice and obey.
Read more..Where are you at in your journey? How are you turning your valley into a place of springs?
Read more..What changing circumstances are you facing right now? How are you responding to those changes? Has fear gripped your heart?
Read more..Dear friend, the Bible says, God "will never leave you or forsake you.” So when life’s trials seem overwhelming, remember this. God is bigger than whatever you’re going through.
Read more..Do you feel confident today that God is always faithful? That He is exactly who He says He is? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t change His mind or get PMS or forget about His promises?
Read more..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 love and comfort to them.
Read more..Give God your weakness and see what he does with it by his strength.
Read more..So often when we’re faced with a critical choice, all we want from the Lord is a quick answer. But He delights to meet with us in order to deepen our relationship with Him.
Read more..Do you struggle to experience a fulfilling prayer life? Admittedly, I know sometimes I do. Lately, the anguish of urgency and impatient expectation is an excruciating, burdensome ritual.
Read more..I’m ashamed at how easily I slide into a faith that is only concerned about my comfort and not God’s ways.
Read more..Have you ever been persecuted because of your faith in Christ? If so, how did you respond?
Read more..My husband and I have just been through the stressful period of moving after 40 years in the one house.
Read more..Our father God is more wonderful than our mind can comprehend. Our Father is love, pure love, and He does not change.
Read more..Take a survey of what is cluttering your heart. Ask the Lord to strengthen you so that you can let go of these hindrances to seeking his Kingdom.
Read more..In these upside down days we are living in, let's allow Jesus to bring that fresh hope to our souls.
Read more..Synchronize with the voice calling you the beloved, and continually align yourself with your belovedness.
Read more..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 the Lord even in times of great suffering.
Read more..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 plead God's shield of protection and offensively to push back the adversary, for myself and others. It is particularly powerful when prayed out loud.
Read more..“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)
Read more..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 wrap around my heart like a cool fresh breeze after a long hot afternoon.
Read more..Thought: As I carry my burdens today - large or small - I will recognize that my heavenly Father is carrying me
Read more..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 have been desperately disappointed by people who claim to love us, and now we are skeptical of love--even God’s love.
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