Let’s Hurry to Obey God’s Commands
We hurry to the store when it offers great sales. Do we hurry to obey God’s commands with the same enthusiasm or do we dilly-dally while doing our own thing?
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God Bursts Through Like a Flood
What battle are you facing? Is it one that God has asked you to fight? Then He’ll burst through the enemy like a raging flood, and nothing will stop Him.
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God Delights in His People in Practical Ways
Every once in awhile, we catch a glimpse of how much God delights in us. Here’s one example.
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Exercising the Power of Encouragement
Whether in a big or small package, the power of encouragement cannot be overestimated. Let’s pass encouragement to someone today.
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Reflect On Truth-Filled Thoughts at Night
If negative nighttime thoughts trouble you, ask the Lord for the strength and ability to exchange them for these seven truths.
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Adopting a Godly Attitude When Treated Unfairly
How do you respond when someone wrongs you? Here are 5 strategies to let Him work in His ways and ensure a response with no regrets.
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God Wants to Show His Power Through Us
Our challenges are opportunities for God to demonstrate His power through us. He wants to show His power through me and you.
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Nothing Hinders the God Who Fights For Us
When faith-testers come your way, remember to trust the Lord to help you. Nothing can hinder Him. He can win the battle as you do whatever’s necessary.
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A Promise and a Prayer for Our Families
My family means more to me than anything this world offers. But what bearing does our relationship with Christ have on our kids?
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The Key to Life Without Regrets
Is it possible to live life without regrets? Yes. Here’s how.
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How to Move From Fear to Freedom
Fear is rampant but it needn’t paralyze us. Here’s how we can move from fear to freedom.
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How to Experience Peace Amidst of Chaos
We yearn for peace, especially when evil happens as it did this week in Boston. Is peace possible? Yes. By admitting that we need God’s help.
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Partnering with God for Victory
Do we struggle with the same issues and wonder why we never gain victory over them? Perhaps we’re not doing something we ought.
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Lessons Learned from a Red Sea Experience
Facing discouragement? Facing desperate circumstances? Be encouraged today. God knows the path through the deep waters. Trust Him.
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True Radiance–How to Glow from the Inside
How can we be truly radiant without spending billions on skin care products and the like?
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What Influence do We Have on Others?
Do people leave our conversations with them feeling encouraged or discouraged? Let’s determine that our conversations will inspire courage for those around us.
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Standing in Awe of Creation and Creator
When I see how God bestows beauty and care on His creation, I cannot help but feel comforted in knowing He’ll care for me with the same attention to detail.
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What Does the Word “Whatever” Mean?
How can we say “Whatever” to God when the going gets tough? Read on to learn what I’ve discovered in the past days and weeks.
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Encouragement for When You Feel Weak
Feeling weak? I am. Here’s a personal story that will encourage you today.
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Three Tips for Taming the Tongue
How would you change the way you talk to and about your kids, your spouse, your siblings, and others if you were suddenly given only 1000 words to speak?
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Promises are Not Meant to Be Broken
We’ve all experienced hurt from broken promises. But know this–God’s promises will never fail.
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What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
Jesus says, “Come, follow me.” What does that mean?
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Living with the Promise of Seeing Jesus’ Face
Jesus is real. He’s not a fairy tale, nor a figment of someone’s imagination. He’s the risen Son of God—alive and well and deserving our love and obedience.
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Two Essentials of True Friendship
What does true friendship look like? Here are two essentials, as seen in Moses and Jethro’s relationship.
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A Woman of Influence Moves to Heaven
I marvel at how God blessed the obedience of this woman who said yes to God’s call on her life despite it being far beyond her comfort zone.
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3 Ways to Develop a God-Honoring Perspective
When stuff happens, we decide how to respond. Our challenge is to maintain a God-honoring perspective.
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Certainty in the Face of Uncertainty
I have no idea why God has allowed this to happen, but this one thing I know–He hears me when I cry for help and He will answer.
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Here’s One Thing of Which We Can Be Certain
Life is full of uncertainties, but this we know–the Lord is always with us. No matter what life brings, He is right beside us.
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When God’s Purposes Overrule Our Plans
Sometimes God’s purposes overrule our plans. That happened to me this weekend in a most unexpected way.
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Acknowledge the Tension Between Doing and Being
Do you feel the tension between doing and being? I do.
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Freedom Comes From Holding the Father’s Hand
True freedom doesn’t come from doing our own thing; it comes from obeying God’s Word. We experience it when we trust His care and plan for our lives.
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Ideas for Christmas Gift-Giving
Opportunities to show compassion are endless. What will you do to show God’s love in a tangible way to someone this Christmas?
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The Best Thoughts to Think at Night
On what thoughts do you linger at night? Discover what the psalmist did and follow his example. This will not only help you sleep, but transform you.
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Sunday Afternoon, Starbucks, and the Amputee
Nothing happens by accident. For whatever reason two strangers’ paths crossed yesterday afternoon, I pray God used the incident to accomplish His purpose.
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Replace Fear with Confidence and Peace
I ask God for wisdom, for strength, and for courage. And He answers when I focus my thoughts on Him and His promises rather than on the stuff that unnerves me.
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Peace is Possible When Our Story’s Difficult
“I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people” (Psalm 85:8). What is the Lord saying to you?
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