Over the years, I have realized that peer pressure will always be a part of life. I will pray for God’s guidance when tempted to follow what I know is the wrong path.
Category Archives: Devotion
Of Wheelchairs and Woes
A trouble-free life has never been a part of God’s promise to us. Peter makes that abundantly clear when he says, “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). What He did promise is that we will not be overcome and will never walk through trials alone (Isaiah 43:1-2).
Alone, With Jesus
Truth is, the enemy wants us so knee-deep in the ‘urgent’ and the ‘important’ that rest seems more like a luxury than a necessity. He wants our schedules to control us instead of us controlling our schedules. He will throw anything at us, just to prevent us from prioritizing rest and time alone with God. Because he spurns those moments of silence, moments when our minds are left ajar for God to speak into our lives.
When the World Falls Apart
There is no foe, no problem, no struggle that is too big for Him. Step into position behind Him and allow Him to lead the charge.
Something New
You cannot grab ahold of God’s promises for the future if you’re still holding on to yesterday’s regrets.
More than Conquerors
Overwhelming victory is ours. We don’t just squeak by with free-throw in a very tight match. Our victory is won by a landslide.
It’s Really Getting in the Way
Guest post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson “But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, andcontinues in it – not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:25 (NIV). I attended a Bible study one summer and carelessly forgot my leather-boundBible …
Love is Kind
Kindness flows from a heart that is attuned to others and places others’ needs before self. It is a mindset, a choice, to give of one’s self to others, whether one’s actions and intentions are appreciated or not.
Wait For It
“Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Genesis 18:14 (ESV) There are many voices vying for our attention. The voice of the world that preaches, “You do you.” The voice of the devil that whispers, “Everyone else is doing it.” The voice of false prophets who twist the truth. The voice of our conscience …
Who Are You?
“You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 (ESV) Much afraid – this is how the book of Samuel describes …