The Source of Our Adversity
When we experience hardships, we usually wonder why God allows these painful situations to come our way. It just doesn't seem to fit with His role as our loving heavenly Father. We struggle to...
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When we experience hardships, we usually wonder why God allows these painful situations to come our way. It just doesn't seem to fit with His role as our loving heavenly Father. We struggle to...
...but I decided from then on to deal with things as they came from the point of view of faith, not panic. One step at a time is more than enough for me to…
Living in harmony doesn’t mean overlooking differences or living without boundaries. No, it means being willing to be a “peacemaker”, not simply a “peacekeeper”.
You are not meant to be tumbling in the undertow; you are meant to soar. Because Christ lives in you, you can live triumphantly.
Be blessed to know that your Father created you for this time. He knew exactly what would be happening in your life as you are living it now
God is investing in you, caring for you, nurturing you. Be blessed with becoming everything He has called you to be and being all He has designed you to become so that all of heaven rejoices.
If there is a natural fight instinct, there is a spiritual fight mode as well. It just needs to be awakened, submitted to Christ, and then unleashed against the enemy. If you have a…
A prayer, beseeching our Heavenly Father. We are here! We are here! And we know you hear. You’ve heard us before
There are many things that can trouble our lives, but none that can shake us loose from the grip of God's grace if our hearts remain close to Jesus as our Lord
The Spirit-filled, obedient, faithful servant of God always knows the reality of God’s faithfulness and does not suffer alone.
Your first step toward trusting God may be this simple: focus your attention on Him. When you shift your focus to God, you’ll begin to experience hope, confidence, gratitude, and love. God gives peace…
Today when stress and worry come knocking at your door, send Jesus to answer it.
What are you holding onto that bogs you down and hinders you in your walk of faith? What ultimately meaningless “stuff” are you hoarding that holds you back in your spiritual growth? Whatever it…
...And so it is in my relationship with the Lord. He is the mighty rushing wind that takes my breath away with His strength and power to heal and change lives.
"Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41 Not one single temptation comes to any person more than he is able to bear;…
Have you ever tried to walk up hill in snow? Not an easy task, if you are the first one to attempt it.
Ask! So often we're afraid to ask for help because we have to admit we don't have the answers. Seek! Effort and interest and perseverance are necessary and that's sometimes hard. Knock! But God…
God not only made the world, He loves the world. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world!” Try that on for size! The one who formed you pulls for you. Untrumpable power…
Poem: Empowered to serve, Empowered to serve, With humility and Grace. Elegantly standing completely, Adorned in the Father's Armor.