When you’re feeling discouraged or need a boost of courage, God is there.
Disclosing our struggles to a trusted godly friend can help ease the burden we carry. Knowing we’re not alone brings the encouragement needed to persevere.
I routinely meet women who express fear for their family’s well-being. I’ve been there, done that. And I continue to face it even though my kids are now adults.
May God grant us spiritual eyes to see suffering through His eyes and to respond in a way that both draws us into deeper intimacy with Him and brings Him glory.
As long as we’re warm and breathing, we face challenges of every sort. If we focus on them, we soon convince ourselves that they’re too big for us to handle.
Yesterday I heard a song that literally stopped me in my tracks. I’ve listened to it many times since, and its lyrics grip my heart each time I hear them.
Satan tried to kill Christ but failed miserably. And he can’t succeed in his attempts to take us out when Christ lives in us, so celebrate this Easter with joy.
As Christ’s followers, we don’t barely survive our trials. We overwhelmingly overcome them like David overcame Goliath because of the power of Christ in us.
There’s no way a blog can sum up the Holy Spirit’s role and importance in a believer’s life, but it can leave us with a few nuggets on which to ponder.
After her performance, Marionetta hung in the dark, suspended by her five strings. She wished for the light and dreamed to run and play like a real girl.
Scripture reminds us to yield control and trust the Lord. To close our eyes, let go, and fall into His arms. And He promises: “I will never fail you.”
Remembering who God is gives us the courage and ability to do what He says. It enables us to “be anxious for nothing” and to “give thanks in everything.”
Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, that strength is found in the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
God sees our circumstances and hears our cries. We are not alone–ever. He loves us, honours us, and considers us precious.
Praise diminishes our fear by reminding us that God holds us and controls every detail of our lives. We can rest in His wisdom and ways.
Whatever challenges you face, know that you’re not alone. Jesus is with you, and He promises to set your feet on solid ground and keep you from falling.
Our job is to follow where He leads, listen to His voice, and trust Him. We’re also to practice praise even though we might not understand what He’s up to.
Thank you for your role in the ministry that happened this summer–North Americans and Eastern Europeans alike. Eternity alone with reveal the results.
Have you ever sensed God asking you to do something that scared you witless? I have. I’m thankful for those experiences because they grew my faith.
I go for a walk or maybe treat myself to an iced cappuccino. And I always pray. Then I “pull up my big girl pants” trusting Him to give me renewed enthusiasm.
Sometimes God tells us to do things that don’t make sense. He told Noah to build an ark. I can hear Noah now: “An ark? Okay. Uh–what’s an ark?”
I write these words with tears rolling down my face this morning. He’s taken the load from our shoulders. He’s freed our hands from their heavy tasks.
Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation? Consider it the perfect opportunity for God to do something big. He’s answered us and here are the specifics.
I cling to the truth that no matter what happens to me, I’m a victor because God is the king of my life. No harm touches me unless He allows it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seeking direction? God promises to give guidance, but there’s a prerequisite.
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.
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.
Whether in a big or small package, the power of encouragement cannot be overestimated. Let’s pass encouragement to someone today.
If negative nighttime thoughts trouble you, ask the Lord for the strength and ability to exchange them for these seven truths.
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.
Fear is rampant but it needn’t paralyze us. Here’s how we can move from fear to freedom.
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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