3 Questions to Keep a Hope-filled Perspective
Keeping a hope-filled perspective is a challenge when the unexpected happens and we have no control over our circumstances. Fear takes hold in a heartbeat.
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My Gift to You: A Christmas Prayer
This Christmas, reflect on the wonder of who Jesus is and what He’s done for you. Feel free to use the following Christmas prayer. It’s my gift to you.
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3 Truths About Holding onto Hope in Hard Times
We all need hope in the face of hard times. Our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being depends on it. So where do we find it?
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Encouragement for When We Feel We Don’t Belong
When circumstances make you feel like an outsider, remember that all who have placed their faith in Jesus for salvation have a special place in God’s heart.
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3 Keys to Finding Courage When Facing Challenges
Our circumstances might loom large and cast a big shadow, but we can face them with courage.
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What’s One Thing for Which You’re Grateful?
I’m in Romania, reflecting on the things I’ve seen and experienced in the past week and realizing afresh that I have much for which to be thankful.
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God Hears the Prayers You Never Think to Pray
God “gets”us. He knows every thought we think, every tear we shed, and every desire whether verbalized or not. He knows, and He cares.
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Encouragement for When You Face Change
Change needn’t be scary when we’re in God’s hands. Let’s consider it an opportunity to experiencne God’s faithfulness in new ways.
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These Truths About God Help Us Live Unafraid
Black, ominous-looking clouds will roll in sooner or later, but they can neither block the Son nor separate us from His love.
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A Daily Prayer for When You Feel Overwhelmed
It’s important for us to have a teachable spirit. That means giving up our desire for control and allowing the Lord to take the lead. He is God, and we are not.
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Trusting Yahweh Rohi to Help You Live Unafraid
God used Hebrew names to reveal His character to His chosen people. Each name was like a facet on a priceless diamond, reflecting His nature and glory.
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How to Stay Strong in Waves of Bad News
Worship helps us be okay with not understanding God’s ways and to rest in knowing that, in His time, He will bring beauty from the broken pieces of our lives.
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What is Rumination and How to Stop It
Rumination involves replaying negative events and hurtful comments from the past as well as rehashing fearful thoughts about what might happen in the future.
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How to Have Inner Peace Amidst Life’s Turmoil
Inner peace is the rest that comes in knowing God’s deep love surrounds us and He holds us close to His heart no matter what happens.
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It’s Time to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination meant the Israelites missed out on what God wanted them to enjoy in the Promised Land. We miss out, too, unless we stop procrastinating.
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How to Respond Well When Plans Change
We all have stories about when plans change due to circumstances beyond our control. Everyone responds differently. We can either resist or we can rest.
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Hold Onto Hope: God Does His Best Work in Caves
Life’s caves become classrooms where we learn deep spiritual truths. Let’s view them as places to experience God in rich, unique ways.
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Finding Strength Through Songs of Praise
Truths about God are enough to begin and end everyday with a song of joy. He is powerful, filled with lovingkindness, and ready to be our refuge and strength.
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How Does a Yearly Focus Word Help Us Grow?
A yearly focus word is a great tool to help us grow in our faith journey. One year, my word was “joy.” This year’s word, I believe, is “restore.”
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Why I Didn’t Want This One-Word for 2020
My word is “listen.” It’s not the word I wanted. I tried to ignore it. But “listen” kept popping up, sometimes several times a day, and I finally surrendered.
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My Significant Life Transition
God is up to something much bigger than I can possibly fathom. I suspect I’m about to experience His strength and provisions in new ways.
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Showing Love Even When It Hurts
Imagine with me, Jesus kneeling before His disciples and washing their dusty feet. He knew His most difficult hour was coming. But still He demonstrated love.
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Jesus Cares About Details and Dimes
One of my daily prayers is, “Jesus, make me aware of Your presence.” His answers never cease to amaze me, and reminds me He is very much involved with my life.
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3 Actions to Inspire Awe for God
We ought to wake every morning in awe that God has given us the gift of another day. We ought to go throughout our day in awe that He moves with us and in us.
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A Prayer For When Facing an Impossible Task
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.
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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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