God Uses Ordinary People for Extraordinary Work
Too often we think we need to be strong, brave, super-talented, or super-educated for God to use us, but Bible story after Bible story proves this wrong.
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The Beauty of Unselfishness in Attitude
Christ modeled unselfishness to the utmost degree. Because He’s our example, we’re to be unselfish. Mankind being what it is, however, we struggle with that.
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God Created Everything and He Can Do Anything!
Do not stop hoping. Do not stop asking. Do not stop focusing on the truth: God can change our circumstances, mend a broken relationship, and heal a broken body.
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5 Lessons Learned About True Love
When I ponder true love, three simple words come to mind: God is love. The more we get to know Him, the more we’re able to demonstrate true love.
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Christ is Our Hiding Place, Our Sanctuary
Scripture says Satan is our enemy; he constantly prowls about seeking ways to destroy us. We find safety from his evil intent when we hide ourselves in Christ.
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Three Ways to Deal with a Painful Past
Every one of us has some sort of pain in our past (or our present). Here are three ways to overcome it, based on the life of Joseph.
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Remembrance Day Reflection on Freedom
Today, as I pause to reflect on the freedoms I enjoy at others’ expense, I also say thanks to Jesus Christ for the sacrifice He made for mankind.
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Finding Peace When Life Lands You in the ER
It’s Monday morning, and things aren’t going the way I’d planned. I’m writing this in the emergency room, sitting with my husband who was admitted 14 hours ago.
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The Art of Being a Good Friend
Good friends not only support and encourage one another. They also care enough to confront. And who knows? Our words might save their life.
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Discovering Joy in Life’s Tests
Consider difficulties as opportunities for joy? You betcha. Here are a few things I learned earlier this year about discovering joy in the midst of troubles.
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Giving Thanks and My Lost Suitcase Saga
This weekend provided a perfect opportunity for me to learn gratitude. The lesson came through a lost suitcase at O’Hare’s airport.
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Remembering That Heaven is Our Real Home
Heaven is real. What difference does that knowledge make to us today, when we’re struggling to raise kids and pay bills? How about courage and strength?
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Experiencing Joy as a Lifestyle
Joy is ours even when life stinks. Let’s make joy our life and whet the appetite of a watching world to know the Source of true joy.
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An Unexpected Heaven–Sent Gift
Sometimes the Lord surprises us with unexpected gifts. This week has been one of those for me. It was a sacred moment. A moment that awed me by God’s goodness.
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Babies, Believers, and Complete Dependence
I hold my month-old grandson and marvel at the wonder of little people and their complete dependence on others for everything.
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God Will Fulfill His Purpose for Us!
Sometimes we run ahead of God’s timing, or try to manipulate our circumstances. Why? Because we doubt God’s ability to fulfill His purposes for us.
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How to Make Your Enemies Retreat
We face an enemy who seeks to destroy us, but we can force him to retreat in defeat. We won’t do battle alone; God fights for us and with us.
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Why is it Difficult to be "Sold Out" for Jesus?
Rather than walking in complete surrender to Jesus Christ, we often withhold things we hold near and dear. We’re afraid God will demand too much, and its cost.
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Giving Thanks Even When It Hurts
Giving thanks when life’s easy is well, easy. Doing it when life hurts is another thing. That’s when expressing gratitude is most important.
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Letting Christ’s Love Control Us
What difference does it make if Christ’s love controls us? For starters, the world would look much different. Let’s do our part in making change happen.
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God’s Delight Over the Details of Our Lives
I’m overwhelmed with how God has shown His delight in every detail of my family’s life over the past six weeks. My faith has grown to a new level as a result.
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It’s Time to Stop, Exhale, and De-Stress
God is more than able to orchestrate the details of our lives. Do we trust Him?
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God’s Housing Provision for the Newlyweds
Watching God answer specific prayers exceeding abundantly above on Kim and David’s behalf has been such a delight. And He’ll do the same for you.
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The Wedding Day is Finally Here!
Saturday marked the celebration of Kim Fox and David Long’s commitment to marriage. What a celebration it was! Everyone, it seems, felt God’s smile on the day.
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Wedding Countdown–A Wedding Photographer
We’ve seen God’s involvement in every detail of our daughter’s wedding–even in supplying a wonderful photographer.
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Wedding Countdown: Wedding Dress Alterations
God’s goodness in supply a wedding dress alteration specialist exactly when we needed one.
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Wedding Countdown: Answered Prayers for a Venue
Outdoor venues for summer weddings are booked early. How would we find one with only five weeks notice? God opens closed doors, even for wedding venues.
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Wedding Countdown – Bridesmaid Dresses
My daughter’s three bridesmaids live in three different cities. How God answered impossible prayers for their bridesmaid dresses.
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Wedding Countdown: How God Answered Prayer
Two years ago, I added a couple of specific requests to my prayer for my daughter and her future spouse. Here’s how God answered.
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10 Prayers to Pray on Our Kids’ Behalf
Anxious for your kids’ well-being? Here are 10 prayers to acknowledge our dependency upon God and then bringing specific requests to Him on their behalf.
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Why Does Personal Fitness Matter?
We owe our very best to our heavenly Father. We know this applies to spiritual lives, but sometimes we forget it applies to our physical lives, too.
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A Must-Have Attitude When We Seek Guidance
Seeking direction? God promises to give guidance, but there’s a prerequisite.
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How to Deal With the Shadows We Fear
I feel afraid of shadows sometimes. They often come in the form of the “what-ifs. What shadows frighten you? Here’s reassurance to help overcome that fear.
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Who’s Really Responsible for Our Success?
We ought to think twice before taking credit for our successes. Who are we to think we can succeed at anything else on our own steam?
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God’s Power Deserves to be Talked About
Stories of God’s power encourage our faith. Here’s how I saw His power at work recently when He provided me with clothes I couldn’t normally afford.
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Does Prayer Make a Difference?
Prayer makes a difference in ways we may never understand. Here’s a biblical example of how God invites and waits for our participation through prayer.
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