Mary Rooney Armand
“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” -- Hebrews 12: 1a-2b) (NLT)I was honored to participate in my friend Mary Lizzie’s memorial; her life was long and...
Amber Ginter
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” – Ephesians 3:20-21Ask anyone in...
Renee Gotcher
"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” —Proverbs 19:21 ESVI was happy to see a familiar face behind the customer service counter as I hopped into line at our local Hobby Lobby. This sweet young lady...
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Anneta Pinto-Young
“For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.” -- Psalm 91:3David wrote many psalms and stories about courage in God and trust in his hand of protection. He was familiar with facing threats to his life from Saul, who was king over...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.” -- Psalm 91:3Please Pray:Lord, we often don’t know what to do, but we put our trust in you. Many face many situations and circumstances in this time that seem insurmountable. The daily challenges in...
Yvonne M Morgan
“The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” -- Psalm 121: 7-8 Lord God, heavenly Father, you know we face many and significant dangers. Because of our human frailty, we cannot...
Yvonne M Morgan
“The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” -- Psalm 121: 7-8 (NLT)EncouragementDuring a recent drive home after visiting our daughter, we experienced a terrifying moment. We hydroplaned off the freeway,...
Charlaine Martin
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. -- Galatians 6:9Please Pray: Lord, thank you for the children you’ve brought into my life. Help me to trust that you will guide me as I nurture my...
Charlaine Martin
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. -- Galatians 6:9Do you wonder if your children or grandchildren will become the responsible, faith-filled adults you hope for? Do you think your efforts are in vain? I...
I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection (teleios). But I press on to possess that perfection (teleios)for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. – Philippians 3:12Please Pray:Dear Triune God, whew, I made it today. I made some brave...
I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection (teleios). But I press on to possess that perfection (teleios)for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. – Philippians 3:12At my church we use an upward spiral symbol to describe our spiritual...
Carol McLeod
“For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.” – Psalm 33:4Please Pray:“Father God, I love You so much, and today I come to You acknowledging my own weakness and asking for Your strength. I thank You that when I am weak, You...
Carol McLeod
“For the word of the LORD is upright, And all His work is done in faithfulness.” – Psalm 33:4 “Why have I done this? What was I thinking?” were the demanding questions I battered myself with during the first semester of my freshman year in college. I hated living so...
Lori Altebaumer
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. -- 2 Thessalonians 3:13Please Pray:God, You are our provider—our Yahweh Yireh. You withhold nothing from us for those who do Your will. But sometimes in the noise of this crazy world, with all it demands for busyness I...
Lori Altebaumer
But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. -- 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Sometimes life feels like a never-ending slog to the finish line. Other times we feel like we’re careening forward at a pace sure to end in an insurance deductible. Both drain us physically, emotionally,...
Nancy C. Williams
“For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” – 2 Chronicles 20:12Please Pray:Jesus Christ, our great Savior and Warrior King, I praise You for being steadfast in Your love and faithful...
Nancy C. Williams
“For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” – 2 Chronicles 20:12Got an impossible task?A stack of bills and no money in your checking account? A last-minute assignment from your boss...
Kim Gentry Meyer
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:4Please Pray:Father, we know You desire to guide our path through life, and we certainly want You to do so. Help us prioritize our relationship with You and commit to cultivating spiritual...
Kim Gentry Meyer
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." -- James 1:4I’m a recovering striver. I’ll out work and out worry anyone to try to make something happen! Sometimes it works, but mostly it fails, because I’ve tried to do things on my...
Mary Rooney Armand
“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” -- Hebrews 12: 1a-2b) (NLT)Dear Jesus, Thank you for today. May I exhibit joy, gratitude, and love toward you and...
Mary Rooney Armand“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” -- Hebrews 12: 1a-2b) (NLT)I was honored to participate in my friend Mary Lizzie’s memorial; her life was long and...
Amber Ginter
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” –Ephesians 3:20-21Please Pray:Heavenly Father, you...
Renee Gotcher
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” —Proverbs 19:21 ESVPlease pray:Heavenly Father, I’m so grateful that Your plans are sure and Your purposes in my life will be fulfilled no matter how far off course my...
Renee Gotcher"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” —Proverbs 19:21 ESVI was happy to see a familiar face behind the customer service counter as I hopped into line at our local Hobby Lobby. This sweet young lady...
Karisa Moore
"Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth" – James 3:13-14Please pray:Lord, reveal where I am...
Karisa Moore
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth – James 3:13-14"Who is wise and understanding among...
Carol McLeod
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” – Psalm 111:10 Please pray:Father God, today we come to You and ask for Your wisdom. We know that on our own, we are unable to...
Carol McLeod
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” – Psalm 111:10 The anticipation was pulsating through our little home on that day long ago. We were beginning a brand-new year of homeschooling, and my...
Keri Willis
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6 (NLT)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, I want to have all the freedom your salvation offers. Please forgive me and replace the chains of sin by binding my heart...
Keri Willis
Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. -- John 14:6 (NLT)And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave...
Mary Rooney Armand
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom].” -- 2 Corinthians 2:17Please pray:Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your love and trust You completely. Help me identify areas of brokenness so I can experience unquestionable freedom....
Mary Rooney Armand
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom].” -- 2 Corinthians 2:17In High School, we participated in an end-of-year field day. I enjoyed the events, camaraderie, and the freedom from classwork.However, I dreaded the three-legged race.In...
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. – Romans 12:12Middle and high school life is really a bubble. It’s its own world tucked away from the real world that has little to do with real life.Yes, it is all about preparing teens for adulthood but the...
“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -- 2 Timothy 1:7Lord, you know my heart and how I long to spend more time with You. You also know my faults, and the life challenges I face. Please highlight things I need...
Monique D. Nketah
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11A great compliment to anyone is they were disciplined in their craft. To have discipline means to consistently do the...
Carol McLeod“Why have I done this? What was I thinking?” were the demanding questions I battered myself with during the first semester of my freshman year in college. I hated living so far away from home, my piano professor was exacting, and I was only one face in thousands of others....
Lilka Finley Raphael
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but...
Renee Gotcher
“My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.” — Psalm 119:148Please Pray:Almighty Father, I’m so grateful that Your word isn’t simply an ancient book filled with recorded history, letters, poems, and songs, but it lives and breathes through Your divinely inspired words, which...
"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you," -- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, we come to you as Your children. We love You and praise Your Holy Name. Guide us into this new lifestyle of spiritual discipline according to...
"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you," -- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)When we look at the context of this Scripture, the Apostle Matthew referenced basically all our earthly needs, what you wear, what you will eat, what you drink, all...
Stacey Barkley
“… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB)Please Pray:Lord, thank you for your desire to spend...
Stacey Barkley
“… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB)When my children were little, I was disciplined in...
Deb Gorman
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. - Psalm 100:1 At first glance, I have to ask myself what does that mean?I know what discipline is, of course. When dieting, it takes discipline to stay away from chocolate. When trying to bulk up, it takes discipline to get...
Deb Gorman
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. - Psalm 100:1Please pray:Heavenly Father, I thank you so much for being in my life and allowing me to wander from being self-disciplined every so often. And in those moments, that I am being undisciplined I ask that you would give...
Sarah Freymuth
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2 Have you ever looked a stranger in the eyes and had a sense that you’ve seen a bit of the supernatural in them? Maybe it...
Amber Ginter
“Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first, because they assumed he...
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24Dear Heavenly Father, I praise you today for sending me a Helper, Advocate, and Comforter. Give me eyes that see you, ears that hear you, and a heart that always follows you. Awaken my...
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24I remember winking at God as a child and effortlessly chatting with Him as if He was my invisible friend. There was a picture of me when I turned six in a puffy purple...
Kristen Terrette
“The Lord says, ‘I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe because he trusts me. He will call out to me and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. I will give...
Shirley Brosius
“They (the seraphim) were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” – Isaiah 6:3 When I was a child we wore “Sunday” dresses and often hats and gloves to show respect to God when we attended church. The...
Keri Willis
“Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” -Isaiah 6:3Please Pray:Dear Jesus, we come into your presence with our hearts in worship and adulation to you. We ask you to cleanse us by your blood...
Charlaine Martin
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. - Galatians 5:13 Please Pray:Lord, I’m sorry for hurting others in my church when we disagree. Please, give me Your heart to bring...
Mary Rooney Armand
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” - James 1:5Dear Lord, I desire to grow in Your wisdom. Help me build my life on the rock of Your wisdom so I can make spiritually informed...
Charlaine Martin
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. - James 3:13 Please pray:Heavenly Father, I sometimes find myself in situations where I feel unfairly treated. In these moments, I often believe that the...
Charlaine Martin
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 NIVExhausted, I hauled myself out of the pool after spending four hours straight in the water as a swim instructor. My weight had...
Father, I want to learn how to trust you more in the times when I feel like I cannot see You working. Things that weaken my faith are giving up control, fear of the future, anxiety, doubt, and worry. Help me to put these away and remember You are in...
Monique D. Nketah
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”- Proverbs 16:9Please pray:Dear God, I thank you for not counting us out. I thank you for coaching us back into the throws of life. Thank you, that no matter how many people count us out, you never...
Carol McLeodThe anticipation was pulsating through our little home on that day long ago. We were beginning a brand-new year of homeschooling, and my two boys were nearly jumping up and down at the breakfast table. It was finally September, the curriculum had arrived, the pencils were sharpened, and our dining...
Renee Gotcher"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” —Proverbs 19:21 ESVI was happy to see a familiar face behind the customer service counter as I hopped into line at our local Hobby Lobby. This sweet young lady...
Stacey Barkley
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)Please pray:Lord, at times my life is chaotic and overwhelming. Help me give you complete...
Stacey Barkley
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB) My peace was shattered when I saw the washboard rapids ahead. Before I knew...
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6Help us to put our trust completely in You. You alone are the most High God, Abba Father. Help us...
Sarah Freymuth
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NIV)I love a good storm. The thrashing thunder and split-the-sky-wide-open lightning; the sheets of rain...
Sarah Freymuth
One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NIV)Please Pray:Father, I am tired from the struggles that I face. Sometimes it seems like...
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6During my morning quiet time, I sit silently and meditate on a range of ideas about God. The ideas seem...
Amber Ginter“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” – Ephesians 3:20-21Ask anyone in...
Amber Ginter“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” –Ephesians 3:20-21Please Pray:Heavenly Father, you...
"He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon...
Kathy Collard Miller
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” - Ephesians 4:26Please Pray:Lord, I confess my current struggle seems too strong for your power to overcome. You have heard my cry for help but with no...
Treva Barnard
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” –Deuteronomy 31:6-8When the Pandemic hit in 2020, like most of the world, I experienced anxiety, fear, and doubt on a level that I had never experienced before. During the first year of the pandemic, I worked remotely from home, and though it...
Amy Olrick
A Verse for Reflection:“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33Please Pray:God, thank you for always being with me, especially when I face difficult things and...
Yvonne Morgan
“Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 ESV). Have you seen the bumper stickers promoting religious coexistence? They want all religions to live in peace because the secular world believes that all...
A Verse for Reflection:The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Exodus 34:6Please Pray:Dear Face of Mercy, Here is my broken heart. My heart that doesn’t trust...
Keri Willis
Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. -- John 14:6 (NLT)And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave...
Mary Rooney Armand“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom].” -- 2 Corinthians 2:17 AMPIn High School, we participated in an end-of-year field day. I enjoyed the events, camaraderie, and the freedom from classwork.However, I dreaded the three-legged...
Kim Gentry Meyer
“I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out Your precepts.” Psalm 119:45 I was in Washington, DC, recently and had the privilege of participating in a tour of national monuments and memorials. The quiet respect, the magnitude of the expertly crafted structures, the endless rows of heroes’...
Charlaine Martin
A Verse for Reflection:You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. - Galatians 5:13 Please Pray:Lord, I’m sorry for hurting others in my church when we disagree. Please, give me Your...
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