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Encouragement
During this busy Christmas, end-of-year, season, when everyone’s running around like chickens with their heads cut off, it’s counterintuitive to slow down, let alone take a break. “There’s too much to do! I have reviews to fill out, projects to… Continue Reading →
Some years ago, a reporter in Afghanistan asked a young woman how she felt about always having to walk a few paces behind her husband. She replied, “Oh, I’m glad to. There are so many mines hidden in the ground… Continue Reading →
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes. 5:16-18 Last Friday we enjoyed a “Friendsgiving” dinner with our “Journey Group” fellowship. 14 of us sat… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, we had someone in her mid 20s keep our dog Trooper for a couple of days, while we were at a conference. She had advertised on her profile on the dog-sitter site that she was young,… Continue Reading →
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad. (Proverbs 12:25) The word anxiety implies heaviness and apprehension about the future. We must understand that anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but… Continue Reading →
God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Is this your declaration when facing trouble? This past week, the southeastern United States encountered a category 4 hurricane with a destructive storm surge and devastating… Continue Reading →
Last week marked eight years since the homegoing to heaven of my beloved adopted Christian mom, “Mom G.” I had been thinking of her a lot and missing her, when the Lord did something very special— He arranged for me to… Continue Reading →
Freedom comes from understanding, which comes from the Holy Spirit. Where do we get that understanding? Job 32:8 tells us—“But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.” Understanding of:… Continue Reading →
Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. As he was seeking to follow God while facing grief and sorrow, he pondered why the… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience after enduring a difficult and potentially life-threatening situation? After the initial shock wears off, we may feel a sense of relief and gratitude toward God’s gracious deliverance. Psalm 107 reveals the thankfulness of those who… Continue Reading →
How many times have we heard, or even said, “It is what it is”? That’s fatalism. That’s thinking there’s no way to change our circumstances, ourselves, or even our future—so why try? Good news—it doesn’t have to stay that way!… Continue Reading →
My husband and I love to hike. The more trees and trails the better. For me it’s especially fun to explore new turnoff-trails as they appear. “Look, another trail! Let’s see where it leads!” For those who, unlike me, consider… Continue Reading →
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25 In Acts 16:16-24 we read of two missionaries in Philippi who get arrested, beaten, and thrown into prison on false… Continue Reading →
“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (be faithful to complete it) until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 1:6 Who’s doing the work? God, our Father—not us!… Continue Reading →
Some Christians hope that they are good enough to have eternal life. The Apostle John addressed this concern and taught that we can know that we have eternal life. He explained the basis on our salvation: And the testimony is… Continue Reading →
