“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV) “And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then … Continue reading
A devotion by Cheryl Zelenka http://facingtrials.com “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) “So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:33 (NKJV) “For I consider that the sufferings of this … Continue reading
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: You don’t give up.” ~Anne Lamott “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so … Continue reading
“For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:14 (NKJV) “Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, as do stripes the inner depths of the heart.” Proverbs 20:30 (NKJV) When we are in the midst of a trial, it is easy to fall into self- pity. We may even find ourselves angry with … Continue reading
“The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills.” Habakkuk 3:19 (NKJV) I love the book, Hinds Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard. I so identify with the main character, Much-Afraid. When facing past trials, I always fell prey to panic and … Continue reading
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” Proverbs 27:6 (NKJV) “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” … Continue reading
Blessed Savior, I thank You for Your never-ending love. Today, I offer up a prayer for those in need of Your help. Bless them with words of encouragement and grant them strength. Please hold their hand and guide them. Let them feel Your presence. Walk with them throughout their day and grant each one the … Continue reading
Zechariah 12:10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for … Continue reading
©By Lyn Leahz | 7-20-2013 Reblogged from Vine of Life News When Noah was building the ark, no one had ever seen or heard of rain. The earth was watered from a mist that came up from the ground. So you can imagine that while Noah built the ark, people, probably even his own family, … Continue reading
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 (NKJV) We need to pray for our President and the entire United States! Pray for a revival in this land. There is POWER in PRAYER! Take time today to lift … Continue reading
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIV) “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” … Continue reading
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) 1 John 1:9 is a PROMISE. We will find forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins. This is a blessed assurance. He will never say, “No, I … Continue reading
Matthew 17:20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. “ Remember, faith is believing for the best, despite … Continue reading
Because there is so much sexual immorality in this world today, I want to address “PURITY” Purity is achieved by freedom from desire, and desire should be distinguished from necessity. When one is hungry, one should eat, when one is thirsty one should drink, when one is fatigued, one should sleep. These absolute necessities cannot … Continue reading
by Max Lucado • February 22 C. S. Lewis wrote: “The moment you wake up each morning your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job of each morning consists in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, letting that other, stronger, larger, quieter … Continue reading
Max Lucado on Resentment Resentment is a prison. When you’ve put someone in your jail cell of hatred, you are stuck guarding the door. If you’re out to settle a score, you are never going to rest. How can you? For one thing, your enemy may never pay up. As much as you think you … Continue reading
Ezekiel 34:28 New Living Translation (NLT) 28 They will no longer be prey for other nations, and wild animals will no longer devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will frighten them. Continue reading
Psalm 121:7-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 7 The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. 8 The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever. Related articles Psalm 23…The Lord Is My Shepherd (promisebook.net) Don’t Forget Where You Came From (promisebook.net) Hebrews 8…A Heavenly Priesthood … Continue reading
He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 HCSB Continue reading
For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, Himself human, who gave Himself—a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 HCSB Continue reading
Luke 19:9-10 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Related articles Tree of Jesus Life, the Ministering Christ and The Suffering Christ (j) (jharbin77.wordpress.com) Luke 19:1-10 … Continue reading
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 HCSB Continue reading
2 Chronicles 36:4 “Then the king of Egypt made Jehoahaz‘s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt.” NKJV Throughout the Bible, we see Egypt presented as a picture of sin. It was a land of great wealth … Continue reading
[ Christian Warfare ] Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. Ephesians 6:10-11 HCSB Continue reading
Like newborn infants, desire the pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow by it for your salvation, since you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:2-3 HCSB Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 HCSB Continue reading
I am not sure why this incident of my childhood keeps coming to me, but maybe once I write about it I may figure it out. A blog is a journal. This is my journal of feelings, thoughts, times in prayer, what God has taught me, dealt with me about, and it has become a … Continue reading
What do you need from God today? Stop and think about that for a moment. It’s a serious question. Picture yourself the way you want to be, healthy and whole in every area of your life. That is the will of God for you, you know. I Thessalonians 5:23 says, He desires you to be … Continue reading
Know that Yahweh your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 HCSB Continue reading
2 Timothy 1:9 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 9 He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. Continue reading
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