Amy Olrick
"We boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” - Romans 5:2-4When my husband Jeffrey was a young adult, his mother married a wonderful man named Steve...
Amy Olrick
"We boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” - Romans 5:2-4Please Pray:Lord, as I begin this day, open my eyes to see Your presence in every...
By Elizabeth Prata A ladybug traversing the concrete walkway meets up with a bird feather but keeps going despite the hindrance. EPrata photo I am “holding fast the word of life, so that…
By Elizabeth Prata Weariness, concern, anxiety, frustration…all feelings we may be feeling in these difficult times. Financial hardship to emotional stress, to outright persecution, there is …
J.W. Phillips
Educators are aware that there are some students, not many, who freeze during a test. They may know the material quite well, but the fact that this is a test blocks their ability to concentrate and recall what they do know.Perhaps this can happen during God's tests, too. Therefore, to...
J.W. Phillips
The purpose of a test, whether from God or from a teacher, is to provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery, accomplishment, achievement.We may not like the extra effort we have to make to pass a test, but think of the alternative: What if there were no tests?If that were so,...
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...