Phil Wickham–Christmas Time
Merry Christmas! This song by Phil Wickham makes me want to dance! I hope you enjoy it as much I do.
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An Encouragement When Feeling Down (Guest Post)
As I ponder Peter’s words, I picture a little girl asking her daddy to twirl her “more and more.” She holds her arms up as she begs for “just one more swing.”
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God’s Word – The Treasure That is Ours
Do I cherish God’s Word as much as the treasure hunters value their find? Do I recognize the wealth that is mine, found in the holy Scriptures?
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What to Do When Life Gets Complicated
Daniel asked a question to gain a better understanding of the situation and then took deliberate action to save many lives.
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Angels Exist in the Spiritual Realm Around Us
Do you believe in angels? I do. Too bad we don’t have goggles that allow us to see these spiritual beings. I have a hunch the view would astound us.
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The Unique Beauty of Margaret’s China Cups
Margaret could have arranged her table using identical cups and saucers and it would still look attractive–in a uniform way.
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The Red Sea, Real Life, and God
Our situation seems impossible, and we’re certain we’ll drown. But wait! What does God’s Word say about the Red Sea? Here are some encouraging words.
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A Wasp Sting, a 911 Call, and Anxious Moments
“Lay him on the floor,” instructed the 911 operator. Easier said than done. Gene was dead weight, plus he had two cracked ribs.
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How to Respond Well to Life’s Challenges
No one would have blamed David if he’d entertained questions and negative thoughts. But that’s not how he chose to respond.
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What Type of Future Awaits You?
We’re living in uncertain times. And as I watch my grandchildren grow up and wonder what the world will look like when they’re my age…if it lasts that long.
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A Fresh Perspective on “The Hiding Place”
When the enemy of discouragement tries to overtake me, I run to my hiding place–my faith in God–and find safety there. I cling to His promises to care for me.
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Moving Beyond One’s Comfortable Christianity
We need to shed our comfortable Christianity and start living in a way that forces us to depend on God’s power to survive if we want to grow in our faith.
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A Divine Appointment in a Polish Train Station
Why did the driver drop us at the train station prior to the one our directions stated? Because Iwona was working there, and God is drawing her to Himself.
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Having a Taste of Spiritual Warfare
We enter battle mindful that God has given us the spiritual armor we need to conquer. And so we pray and move forward, expecting Him to grant victory.
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Soul Connection in a Roma Church
When the service ended, she approached me again. Without a word, we embraced in a heartfelt hug and exchanged two more light kisses.
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A Special Connection in Slovakia
Women around the world share many similarities. One of them is the ability to make a soul connection in a short time.
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Revisiting a Romanian Grandma
We rounded the corner just as we did last year, and there she was…sitting outside her house, on the same bench, but without her craft project.
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Fulfilling Unexpected Plans in Budapest
Spending my day like this wasn’t on my radar. I’m encouraged to know that it didn’t take God by surprise. He knows where that manuscript is.
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God Provides in Miraculous Ways
Every time I’m tempted to stress over a lack of some sort or other, I remember that God knows my needs. I express my concerns to Him and thank Him in advance.
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Which Child are You? Challenging or Compliant?
A parent loves his kids no matter their temperament, but I’ll bet one brings him more pleasure than the other. Which would it be? It’s a no-brainer.
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When Speaking the Truth Makes Us Unpopular
Do we speak words of truth when we see our friends making life-altering choices that guarantee a poor outcome and challenge them with the truth of God’s word
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Truth, Truth, and Nothing But the Truth
Anna overheard me and stopped short and looked at me. “Grandma,” she commanded in her pipsqueak voice. “You need to tell the truth.”
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See and Seize the Opportunity to Share Jesus
Let’s ask God to enable us to see divine opportunities to share Jesus – the reason for our hope, the source of our joy and peace.
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Experiencing Inner Peace Amidst Grief
How can I experience peace after learning that a lifelong friend is being moved into palliative care as her valiant fight with cancer draws to a close?
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3 Truths to Help Us Overcome Fear
He’s the creator of heaven and earth! This amazing God–the one for whom nothing is impossible–He’s the one who is for you! Why, then, should we fear?
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A Single, Life-Altering Thought
I read these Scriptures with a question in mind: What single thought grabs me? The answer: “The Lord is for me.” The statement is simple but life-altering.
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3 Characteristics of True Friendship
True friendship runs deeper than Facebook. Here are three characteristics I glean from the friendship between David and Jonathan.
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Moving Beyond Fear to Confident Trust
No matter what circumstances you and I face–and I guarantee we will face tough stuff–we can rest assured that the Lord will care for us.
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Replacing God With a Golden Calf
Instead of clinging to Him, their rescuer, they forgot about what He’d done and replaced Him with a golden calf. They lavished their love on manmade livestock.
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The Intentional Spiritual Life
God rules over all, and yet He knows my name and longs for relationship with me. Is growing that relationship worth the effort? Absolutely!
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Praising God With Every Part of Me
“Let all that I am praise the Lord,” it says. It offers no exception clause, and it encompasses every part of my being. Let all that I am praise the Lord.
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Almighty God is Our Loving Daddy
Suddenly one word popped into my mind: Daddy. I sensed that God had spoken, but what was He trying to tell me?
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Saying Yes to God Without Making Excuses
When God gives an assignment, our tendency is to say, “Who, me? I can’t do that.” Fear looms, and we offer excuses such as, “I’m not smart enough.”
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What Does Your Cross Mean to You? (Guest Post)
The cross is the plus sign that connects the power of a Holy God with his rebellious creation. Me.
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Maybe it’s Time We Pay Attention (Guest Post)
Most of us have met people who can make a person feel as though she is the only one in the room worthy of their attention.
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Practical Steps on the Pathway to Peace
Entering a relationship with Jesus is key to unlocking the door to peace. After that, we can take practical steps when fearful thoughts enter our minds.
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