Shirley Brosius
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience (emphasis mine), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) I read the following words engraved on the back of a tombstone at a local cemetery: "No Regrets." I laughed to myself. You...
Karisa Moore
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24“It’s not a competition.” I’ve heard those words from trustworthy sources concerning my input during conversations twice this...
By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. -- Proverbs 22.4 (NIV)Is true humility always letting the next person go ahead in line at a checkout? We often do that if it seems the person ahead of us doesn't have a lot of items,...
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. -- Psalm 103:13 (ESV)Ever had one of those "bad parent" days? Few parents haven’t had one, where all goes wrong and you don't respond well. The baby makes “art” in his or...
Lilka Finley Raphael
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. --Proverbs 15:5 (NIV)Now that my children are adults and long gone from the nest, I constantly remember my mother’s wise words, “Once a parent, always a parent. The prayers never cease.” She was adamant that parenting had no...
Renee Gotcher
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. –Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)A quick scroll through your social media feed at the beginning of a new year will likely reveal countless motivational quotes and affirmations that sound...
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.– Hebrews 11:6 Christmas morning is probably the most exciting day in my house. It’s a day when I get to sit...
…But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” And Jesus said to him, “If I can! All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father cried out and began saying, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” – Mark 9:22b-24He only said what...
So many people go through life believing in God but not fully experiencing the completeness of His presence. Sadly, they feel stuck and spiritually stagnant, questioning if there is more to faith than attending church, being happy once in a while, or having their prayers go unanswered.Author Jen Lilley believes...
Charlaine Martin
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness....
Carol McLeod
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to...
Yvonne M Morgan
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” -- Isaiah 9:6Please Pray: Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus, is Your greatest gift to us,...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -- I Thessalonians 5:18Gratitude is considered to be one of the most powerful human emotions, as it enhances emotional wellbeing, increases positive emotions, reduces stress, promotes resilience, improves relationships and increase life satisfaction. Paul’s...
Renee Gotcher
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1This November marks three years since I started my journey to relieve anxiety, restore peace, and revive hope by stepping outside for soul-soothing walks with the Lord during a desperate season of resurfacing...
Lori Altebaumer
The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. – Psalm 103:19 God alone is sovereign. This is true whether we are talking about our lives, our governments, or our world. It’s easy to believe this when our lives seem safe and secure— when we...
Laura Maser
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 5:1 (NKJV)Today, we had a great discussion in my weekly Bible study class. We are studying the Book of Psalms, and this week we reviewed Psalms 29, 33, and 104. During our...
Karisa Moore
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)It is now 1:51 in the morning, and I have given up on sleep. So, I came downstairs to meditate on Scripture and pray—my go-to habit when I can’t sleep. The...
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” – Hebrews 12:11We don’t usually love the word ordinary. It feels dismissive—like something forgettable or small. We long to be extraordinary, to stand...
Charlaine Martin
But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. And we have received God's Spirit (not the world's Spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us.-- 1 Corinthians 2:10,...
Nancy C. Williams
“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.” – Psalm 36:7 (NKJV)Years ago, when our family was visiting Atlanta for a wedding, our teenage daughter became ill with a fever and abdominal pain. When she hadn’t improved...