Here’s a devotion as we get ready for Christmas. Mary, did you know? Have you ever stopped to think about Mary? To consider what may have been going through her mind when she learned God’s plan for her? How she felt when she needed a place to give birth? And what about […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. No doubts. Is that something you can say regarding your relationship with the Lord? Are you someone who never questions whether or not God is working on your behalf? Many people, myself included, likely have doubts on occasion, such as when […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Let God fight your battles. It’s quite likely you’ve heard this phrase at least once in your life. But, do you actually listen? All too often, we try to fight our battles on our own. (Or at least I do! Please tell me […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. One of my favorite worship songs is “Walk by Faith” by Jeremy Camp. It really hits the Christian life on the mark, as we are called to believe and trust that God has a plan … even when we can’t see […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. “God will use it for good.” You’ve probably heard that multiple times in your life. Oftentimes, we hear this phrase after a challenging situation, such as the loss of a loved one or job. You may question how God could possibly use […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. That’s not fair! How many times have you heard (or even said) that in your life? I’d guess quite a few times. I know I sure have. We feel this way about many situations, from a sick loved one, to a […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. From the moment we wake up in the morning until the moment we go to bed, we are programmed by society to be on the go. And for some, those overnight hours may not be all that restful, either. Our hectic […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Are you waiting for something—the perfect job, better finances, mended relationships, physical and/or emotional healing? It may be something you’ve been praying about for as long as you can remember. It’s hard to be patient in the waiting. We may even […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Open 24/7! Aren’t those stores great? For instance, your child tells you that they need a snack for a classroom party tomorrow … and they tell you this at bedtime. Never fear! There’s a store that can help you out, 24/7. […]
Hope-Filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. I don’t know about you, but I admit: I’m tired! Like me, you may have a difficult time resting. I live with chronic pain and illness, so I’m always tired, yet the pain makes it difficult to rest. And […]