Renee Gotcher
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” –Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)Every year, the back-to-school season awakens an excitement in me for all things new. The appearance of aisles and aisles of crisp, colorful school supplies, the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and perfectly tipped crayons, and...
And they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. – 2 Corinthians 16:15b For they have refreshed my spirit and yours also. – 2 Corinthians 16:18a After a move three years ago, we found ourselves looking for a new church. I’m not going to lie and say...
Stacey Barkley
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. -- Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)I thought I knew a shortcut. While hiking at Bays Mountain in Northeast Tennessee, I glanced at the trail map but decided I could figure it out on my own. Surely, cutting across...
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Renee Gotcher
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Sarah Freymuth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)Please Pray: Father, thank You for another start of the school year. Help me to have a humble heart, and ears to hear...
Sarah Freymuth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) I’ve been toying with the idea of signing up for a course that would give me certification in spiritual formation and development....
Renee Gotcher
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father,Forgive me for the times I have prioritized my own goals and plans over my daily pursuit of You and time in Your Word. I confess that my desire for self-improvement often gets...
Renee Gotcher“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” –Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)Every year, the back-to-school season awakens an excitement in me for all things new. The appearance of aisles and aisles of crisp, colorful school supplies, the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and perfectly tipped crayons, and...
And they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. – 2 Corinthians 16:15bFor they have refreshed my spirit and yours also. – 2 Corinthians 16:18aPlease Pray:Jesus, remind me that service is a spiritual discipline You use to refresh others and be refreshed ourselves. Use my service to...
And they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. – 2 Corinthians 16:15b For they have refreshed my spirit and yours also. – 2 Corinthians 16:18a After a move three years ago, we found ourselves looking for a new church. I’m not going to lie and say...
Stacey Barkley
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. -- Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)Please Pray: Father, thank You for giving me Your Word to guide my steps and strengthen my heart. Help me trust Your direction above my own understanding and walk faithfully wherever You lead....
Stacey BarkleyYour word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. -- Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)I thought I knew a shortcut. While hiking at Bays Mountain in Northeast Tennessee, I glanced at the trail map but decided I could figure it out on my own. Surely, cutting across...
…Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. – 1 Timothy 4:7-8Please Pray: Heavenly Father, We long to grow stronger in our faith,...
…Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. – 1 Timothy 4:7-8Daybreak. A hot cup of coffee—two creams, no sugar. A comfortable chair....
Treva Barnard
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. – Psalm 100:4–5 (KJV)Please Pray:Father,I enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with...
Treva Barnard
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. – Psalm 100:4–5 (KJV)Praise and worship are both expressions of our love and reverence...
Amber Ginter
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear God, thank you for meeting me in the ordinary moments of life. Right now, I feel overwhelmed, frazzled, and like I’m...
Amber Ginter
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 (NIV)Have you ever felt guilty because your quiet time didn’t look “perfect”? Maybe you got up on time only to be interrupted by...
Lori Altebaumer
Behold, a sower went out to sow … But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. -- Matthew 13:3,8 (NJKV)When it comes to sprinkles on ice cream and seeds planted in the ground, my grandsons, ages five and two, live by...
Lori Altebaumer
Behold, a sower went out to sow … But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. -- Matthew 13:3,8 (NJKV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, prepare the soil of my heart that through my study of Your Word the seeds of truth might be...
Nancy C. Williams
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)Please Pray: Jesus,...
Nancy C. Williams
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) Discipline. Such...
Carol McLeod
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits. – Psalm 103: 1-2Have you ever watched a sunset with tears dripping down your cheeks?Have you ever heard a baby’s laughter and...
Carol McLeod
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits. – Psalm 103: 1-2Please Pray: Jesus, thank You that You have invited me into Your presence where there is always fullness of...
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