Amy Olrick
"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Last summer, one of my dear friends told me about an encounter she’d had with a young group of students. My friend is an accomplished writer and frequent university speaker, and the students came to her...
“He (Jesus) is not here, but is risen!” – Luke 24:6aJesus is ALIVE! He conquered the grave and rose from the dead, never to die again. Jesus destroyed Satan’s greatest weapon - the fear of death. Hallelujah! Praise God! What does Jesus’ victory over death mean for us?As I prayed...
Lilka Finley Raphael
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. -- Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Please Pray:Father God, personal pride is something I have always struggled with. The world tells me that I should feel worthy of what I accomplish and everything I count as gain in my life. Yet, I...
NEW YORK – The cinematic world came together Wednesday evening to celebrate the movie premiere for The Unbreakable Boy. Opening in theaters this weekend, the film starring Zachary Levi (Shazam), Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond), Meghann Fahy (One Life to Live), and Jacob Laval was originally slated to release in...
In so many facets of life, timing is everything. Whether it be knowing when to try something new or to hold back from something due to extenuating circumstances, sometimes the best decisions are the ones we don’t make. This was never more evident than during the COVID pandemic. Forced to...
Keri Willis
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It...
Keri Willis
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It...
Carol McLeod
“He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.” -- Psalm 107:20 What if I told you that there is one simple change that you could make in the coming year that would change your life exponentially? Would you do it? What if I told you...
Keri Willis
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” - Romans 15:13Please pray:Heavenly Father, Thank you for creating us to have laughter in our souls. Help me to find joy and...
Keri Willis
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. -- Proverbs 17:22She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. -- Proverbs 31:25Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. -- Psalm 126:2aMom needed to...
Monique D. Nketah
"Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your strength.” -- Nehemiah 8:10Has your healing ever been delayed because you stayed in a season too long? Absolutely. Have you ever stayed in a season too long even though you knew you were not fulfilled there? I have. Have...
I hate the Rubik’s Cube. When the Rubik’s Cube craze hit in 1980, I bought one. I was so cool; I got all the colors the same—on one side. Oh, great. There are five other sides. I got my…
Eliezer Gonzalez
We think of our Lord as a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief and thereby we think rightly. We would never find comfort in a man who knew only laughter. Thus we're not told about the laughter of Jesus and yet Scripture does say that he was "anointed ... with the oil of gladness" (Hebrews 1:9). We should consider the humour implicit in such sayings as: "Why do you see the sawdust in your neighbour's eye and not the log in your own?" "If the blind lead the blind, shall they not both fall into the ditch?" "They strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel." The only reason we do not laugh at such Scriptures is because we have a feeling that it would be irreverent. Either that, or we do not dwell upon them with our imagination to perceive all that is intended.
Anthony Taylor
It conveys the transformative power of faith, emphasizing how belief in God can fill us with joy and peace. Through the Holy Spirit, we are encouraged to embrace hope abundantly, trusting in God's unwavering promise.
I have noticed in my own life that I will look at circumstances as “bad” or “good” depending on the outcome and how I feel about it. Especially recently, though, I have been challenged to look for the good in every situation—to find God in it. This doesn’t mean that I’m necessarily happy or comforta
I rather enjoy pleasure. I seek it out. I enjoy laughing out loud at a good comedy. I take great delight in every bite of my friend Wayne’s delectable coconut cream pie—and having it all to myself.…
Focus is a good thing, but sometimes we get too focused on solving the next problem or crossing the next item off our to-do list. That's why we need reminders to stop, widen our focus, and notice the many good things and simple joys of life. These three posts offer lists of activities and other
The Spirit of God is the One Who brings all of heaven's resources to your heart. He brings the joy of Christ's presence and power. Have you learned the necessity of yielding to Him?
Anthony Taylor
A heartfelt, encouraging us to recognize and appreciate the small joys in everyday life. It reminds us to seek God's presence in ordinary moments, fostering a deeper connection with the divine through daily experiences.
Anthony Taylor
Facing trials with joy transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. The testing of faith, though difficult, strengthens and produces steadfastness, deepening our resilience and trust in God's plan. This perspective empowers us to navigate life's struggles with hope.