Some men took a man who was not able to move his body to Jesus. He was carried on a bed. They looked for a way to take the man into the house where Jesus was. But they could not find a way to take him in because of so many people. They made a hole …
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Running on Empty
She was at her nadir, the lowest point in her life, without even the smallest gleam of hope to soften the blows. One after the other, the knocks kept coming. You can almost taste her fear, her despair in the face of so much loss. Unlike the widow, you and I have the benefit of …
First Fruits
God has given us a marvelous gift called ‘time.’ The wonderful thing about this gift is that we can gift it back to Him as a firstfruit. By spending those best parts of our day – mostly those first moments before we hit the floor running – in quiet communion with Him, we open the door to receive God’s wisdom and guidance in our day’s work.
Just a Simple Greeting Card
Guest Post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson Betty’s mother, Kathleen, had been confined to a nursing home for several months. One day, while her family was visiting her, Kathleen suffered a stroke. Shortly thereafter, a woman from the facility appeared at the door of her room and announced, “Mail Call,” bringing in a greeting card. …
In due time . . .
God isn’t holding out on you; He’s holding on to those blessings He will pour out upon your life – in due time.
Day By Day
Day by day and with each passing moment,Strength I find to meet my trials here;Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.He whose heart is kind beyond all measureGives unto each day what He deems best–Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,Mingling toil with peace and rest. Ev’ry day the …
Our Father Already Knows
“Before he had finished speaking, behold Rebekah . . . came out with her water jar on her shoulder.” – Genesis 24:15 Rebekah’s appearance was divinely timed. Her arrival and response to Isaac’s servant’s request were not coincidences but a testament to the meticulous care and divine hand of God. This passage serves as a …
Decluttering
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things . . . and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 ESV This year, I have …
Faith Under Trial: The Responses of Hagar and Abraham
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively …
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Apathy
Don’t settle for lukewarm. Live with purpose and with all your might. Keep your heart and mind fueled and aflame for God. What you invest in your spiritual walk will shore up your faith and strengthen you for the road ahead.