Holding to Hope in the Holidays
We HOld to HOpe in the HOlidays because Jesus – the One whose brilliant splendor fills the heavens, the One filled with awesome power—holds us.
We all need hope. May these posts inspire hope in your life.
We HOld to HOpe in the HOlidays because Jesus – the One whose brilliant splendor fills the heavens, the One filled with awesome power—holds us.
And then He speaks words that infuse hope: “This is a painful process, but I am at work. Trust Me. Plant the seed, and a joyful harvest will come.”
Sometimes God calls us to a task that seems ludicrous. Our human nature wants to know the details before we say yes. But that’s not how God works.
Even when emotions tell us that He is far away, the truth remains–He is with us. May this truth encourage you today, my friend.
God remains faithful. He desires us, He longs for us, He woos us. “I’m calling you to come back to me,” He says. “I love you thiiiiiis much.”
I stand back and look at God’s fingerprints on Beckie’s life, and I’m in awe. Read her story and find hope for your own situation. Be encouraged, my friend.
The enemy may be trying to defeat you through difficult or painful circumstances, but he’s fighting a losing battle because God is on your side.
God knows what we need before we know know we need it. And He’s already figured out the solution or necessary provision.
The more we engage in unhealthy self-talk, the deeper we dig those ruts in our brain. Before long, we’ve trained our brain to think negatively.
Christ invested His life in us. You know what that says? He considers us a treasure. He highly values us. He’d never consider us a cast-off.
Yesterday my four-year-old grandson said: “God is BIG! He made the whole earth, and He can do anything because He is so strong! Nobody’s stronger than He is!”
Who would have guessed that God had such a surprise for us? Not I. Indeed, God is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. He just proved it again.
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.
He often works through people–professional counselors and support providers–in the healing process, but ultimately, lasting victory comes from Jesus.
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.
God pursues us because He wants relationship with us. He woos us through His written words. He blesses us through the kindness of a friend or stranger.
If the Lord is our Leader, then we can trust Him and His ways. He knows the dangers that lurk and the battles He wants to avoid on our behalf.
As we celebrate, remember it’s about more than toys and tinsel. These are good, but Christmas is truly about Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Peace in the face of uncertainty is indeed a gift. Given to us by the Prince of Peace, it’s available to us not only during the Christmas season but year-round.
God sees our circumstances and hears our cries. We are not alone–ever. He loves us, honours us, and considers us precious.
Do you have a relationship with God? If so, that’s great! If not, keep reading. Having a relationship with Him is simple, really.
The greatest joy of all comes from something I may never fully understand–how God in heaven stooped and sent His Son to bridge the chasm caused by sin.
Joy isn’t something we can work up. Nor is it found in rosy circumstances. It comes from within, the natural overflow of an ever-growing friendship with Jesus.
As a followers of Christ, we don’t need to bear it alone. He, too, experienced pain, and He empathizes with us. He fills us with strength necessary to cope.
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.
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.
This weekend provided a perfect opportunity for me to learn gratitude. The lesson came through a lost suitcase at O’Hare’s airport.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
My daughter’s three bridesmaids live in three different cities. How God answered impossible prayers for their bridesmaid dresses.
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.
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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