This morning, the Lord reminded me of a critical part of my burnout and people-pleasing story. He reminded me of when I left the church and checked out on Him for almost a year and a half. I am not…
Wanda Alger
False gods and idols of men have become fixtures in His house and they will only lose their influence and power when His people want them to. So, He is going after our hearts – the seat of our desires and passions – the place where our will is fueled. We must trade our hearts for His, and learn what it really means to be a person after His own heart.
Living a successful life is surely a top desire for anyone on this surface of the earth. I believe that applies to you too. I have written and posted lots of articles, videos and online courses on this blog and website that can help you live successfully here on this beautiful earth. Related: The Word […]
By Greg Laurie - Peter’s story is a reminder that anybody can fall into sin, but it’s possible to get back up
Was Nahum right, or was Jonah? Did God want to condemn Ninevah or save it?
There is one aspect of the passion week—the week between Jesus’s triumphal entry and His arrest—that has always intrigued me. The Gospels recount many wonderful events during this week, but I’ve al…
“And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she won favor in his sight, and he held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther approached and touched the tip …
One day, happiness, not sorrow, will have the last word.
Have you ever gone through a situation and wondered, Jesus where are You? If You had been here, this wouldn’t have happened? The loss of a loved one? The crash of a car? The devastation of property? Did you know that two women in the Bible felt the same way…and actually told Jesus just how they felt about it!
Hannah
Psalm 116:1-2:“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live."Psalm 55:17:"Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice."As a Christian reader,...
Hannah
Hebrews 12:7:"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?"Isaiah 66:13:"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."Psalm 103:13:"As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD...
Hannah
2 Corinthians 4:17:"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."You are sitting at your desk, heart pounding, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. You just lost your job, the one you poured your sweat and tears into...
Hannah
Romans 12:2:"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."Colossians 3:17:"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of...
Hannah
James 1:2-4:"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."You have been dreaming of going to college, but...
Hannah
Proverbs 19:21:"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."You had everything planned out meticulously. The wedding venue was booked, the invitations were sent, and you were ready to start a new chapter of your life. But then you discovered the painful truth:...
Hannah
Proverbs 4:23:"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Psalm 27:14: "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"In today's world, many singles try to find love primarily because they fear loneliness. It is a common concern—you do...
Hannah
Ephesians 4:26-27: "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God....
Hannah
Ecclesiastes 3:1: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." This reminds us that there is a time for everything, including finding love.You are in your 60s. Perhaps you have been through a divorce or lost your spouse. But as the years pass, you...
Hannah
Ecclesiastes 4:12:"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."As you step into this new relationship, you feel a rush of passion and excitement. Everything seems brighter and more vibrant with your partner by your side. The highs are higher, and...
Janet Perez-Eckles
God is attentive to our deepest pain and knows our secret loneliness.