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Tag: trust

2026-05-14

God Isn’t a Consolation Prize

It’s the promise of a life beyond this broken one, a far better life than we have ever known that we must cling to in this uphill journey. 

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2026-05-13

Getting Ready for the Long Trip

Did you ever think of life as sort of a packing list?

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2026-05-12

An Inside Job (SMILE)

Most of us have dreamed of remodeling our home… that perfect place to entertain.

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2026-05-10

God Is Always Good

Eighteen-year-old Mary was devastated when her parents announced they were getting a divorce.  She observed the challenges her mother faced in finding a job

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2026-05-06

Reassurance

You can be courageous today because the LORD is with you. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9

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2026-05-05

I Will War for You

I will war for you when you are weak and can't go on. Giving to you renewed strength. I will war for you when people are slandering you, with words and assassinating your character I will war for you, that you will not get stuck in the mud.

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2026-05-03

God Wants to Hear our Prayers

"...but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God." Philippians 4:6-7

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2026-04-29

Authority Over the Enemy

Action Point: Because I have been given authority over the enemy, by faith I will exercise that authority on behalf of others as well as myself, believing God for ultimate victory in each situation.

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2026-04-28

More Than

There was a time I over-worried about my appearance and what others thought. I was so self-conscious I imagined the giggled whispers.

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2026-04-27

Remind Me Who You Are to Me Lord…

You are my Shelter…For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5 You are my Strength…The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8

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2026-04-26

Don’t Throw it All Away

Do you find yourself struggling with your faith? Paul tells us in our scripture reference not to throw away our confident trust in the Lord. Confident trust is the belief that something will happen based on God’s character. Again, He does not falter on His promises.

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2026-04-25

Family Prayers

“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” So pray!  Don’t stop praying!  And believe! 

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2026-04-23

Conversation without Words

We connected on a level where such words were not necessary. , Clear eye contact provided heart contact.

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2026-04-18

An Adventure

Some people are led to believe that once you become a Christian, everything is magical. "It's not magical, it's an adventure!"

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2026-04-15

Responding to Disappointment

Followers of Christ should seek a godly response to disappointments they face. Since the Lord always has a plan, the wisest reaction is to anticipate the good He can do and await His timing. God certainly blessed Joseph for his willingness to “seek first His kingdom” (Matthew 6:33).

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2026-04-12

It’s All about Control

Father, it is my prayer that You will infuse those that are struggling in this area with inner strength. Your Word declares that You are a perfect help in the time of trouble. May they find the grace needed to keep it together when they want to lash out or act unseemly. May they find the grace needed to maintain their peace in the midst of turmoil. Heal the root issues that keep bringing them back to this response. Open the eyes of their understanding today, In Jesus name Amen.

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2026-04-11

Blessings from the Lord

I am learning that God’s perspective on blessing is so much greater than ours.

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2026-04-10

God Peels Back the Layers until the Real You is Revealed

God keeps peeling away the layers until the real you is revealed. He uses adversity in your life to scrape away the layers that cover your real life.

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2026-04-10

When You Need Body and Soul Rest

Do we know when we need to rest, or do we think we are super human and can go on and on forever? I tend to think we believe that with enough determination and caffeine we can go on forever. v

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2026-04-09

Locked Doors

I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will truly mean giving my all.

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2026-03-29

The Sad Path to Easter

Let me encourage you to not avoid the pain of walking with Jesus through the days between Palm Sunday and Easter.

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2026-03-29

What is God Asking from You?

Today, as we remember Palm Sunday, what is Jesus asking from you? Give to Jesus what He needs and be amazed at what He will do!

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2026-03-28

Character Defect

Is there an area in your life in which you’ve grown self-sufficient, overly confident, or adamant about assuming that you couldn’t fall into temptation? If the Holy Spirit brings something to mind, ask the Father to prune that tendency from your heart.

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2026-03-27

The Veil is Removed

Only through Christ is the veil removed. Only when we turn to Christ, can we understand our great need. Only when we turn to Christ can we see his great gift.

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