Discover practical insights for navigating life’s unexpected twists by understanding His bigger picture when plans go awry. Have your plans been upset lately? Your family time at Christmas did not turn out as you hoped.The pregnancy test showed up negative again.Your child did not get into her first-choice college.The guy you thought might be “the…
We can be resolved to keep going and growing because the Lord has given us everything we need to grow in steadfastness, including His Holy Spirit, the very power of God. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with…
Are you ready to plan your new year with purpose? There are 6 simple steps you can take to overcome the hard and the busy. “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) We are standing at the threshold of a new year. My heart is filled…
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to usThe government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.“Isaiah 9:6 We are saved by grace, the unmerited favor of God. That is the real gift of Christmas. We need only to…
“The Lord is your Keeper.” Psalm 121:5a ESV Are you feeling overwhelmed or depleted this Christmas time? Take heart, dear friend. The Lord is your Keeper. God is keeping YOU as you care for the people He has placed in your life right now. He is upholding you as cook, clean, cultivate, plan, work, minister,…
From swaddled lambs to practical lessons, delve into the real story behind the manger, discovering profound truths for the holiday season. For the last couple of years, I’ve received copies of an essay about newborn lambs raised by shepherds outside Bethlehem. The essay stated that shepherds in ancient Israel looked for perfect lambs that could…
Even in the darkest of times, the brilliant light of Christ shines with hope and guides us onward. Let us turn our hearts upward and worship him! “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”…
Our most important mission is to talk to people about Jesus. But how? Where do we start? What if we feel inadequate? “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”Mark 16:15 ESV “Would you like me to tell you about Jesus?” The man who had just buckled into the seat next to…
Hosting a guesthouse has taught me many things and helped me get outside myself. Here are a few blessings about hospitality. “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.“I Peter 4:9 Never say “never.” It’s been my motto for some time, and honestly, I should know better by now. Because from moving to Nashville – and…
How can we gain and maintain a Christ-centered perspective while living in a world opposite of His truth? Here are three present-day mindsets that rob us of that. “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…
Our spiritual lives need to be fed in order to grow. What happens when we are taking in more than we can digest? How can we be transformed by Him? Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.Colossians 3:2 In this era, it’s easy for Christians to get pulled in different directions, making…
We live in a complicated world and we have busy and chaotic minds. How can you unsubscribe from the bully in your brain? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have…
We need to be faithful about doing battle against thoughts that oppose truth. How can we be intentional to keep the wayward thoughts out? We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV Scientist say we have over 6,000…
When God closes a door, He always has a good reason. This is one way of guiding us to the correct path and opening the correct door. I have always prided myself on the principle of “patience + perseverance = success.” I am not a quitter. And for most situations, there is wisdom in sticking…
When you refocus your trust on God’s power to fulfill His promises, you can experience a unique peace that goes beyond the chaos of life. “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power…
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