Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 A few weeks […]
When Someone Else Is Doing What You Feel Called to Do Read More »
And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21 Comfort vs. Calling: When God Stretches Your Personality When I stopped working the other day, I left all the documents open on
Feeling Stretched and Overwhelmed? | Here’s What God Might Be Doing Read More »
Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but because of what is proper and so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction. 1 Corinthians 7:35, HCSB What if the enemy’s greatest weapon against your calling isn’t fear or failure—it’s distraction? He doesn’t always
The Enemy’s #1 Weapon Against Your Calling (and How to Overcome It) Read More »
Let everything you do be done in love (true love to God and man as inspired by God’s love for us). 1 Corinthians 16:14, AMPC I recently visited a newly opened coffee shop with my friend, Sara, and while glancing toward the street, I noticed a beautiful lady walking rapidly toward the entrance. My eyes
How God Uses a Simple Yes: Finding God in the Margins of Your To-Do List Read More »
“So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this,no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11, MSG When my husband and I had been married about 3 months, I visited my parents—you know, the old
The Power of Friends Read More »
“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.” 1 Peter 4:10, CEV As a child, Saturdays were for more than Bugs Bunny cartoons and a bowl of sugary cereal. Saturday was also our dreaded “clean-the-house” day. Armed
Dust Off Your Dreams Read More »
“Greater love has no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, MEV Today is Good Friday. Growing up, Good Friday was a school holiday. No school was something every child eagerly anticipated, and it preceded a weekend chock-full of fun activities. We could count on our parents
Good Friday’s Greater Love Read More »
“Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the dew of [lofty] Mount Hermon and the dew that comes on the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly].” Psalms 133:1, 3 AMPC
What is this Surprising Peace? Read More »
“Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:9 MSG The Gift of Imagination Starting something new sparks imagination. Imagination is a gift from our Father. As the Creator of the world, He was the first imaginer! With our imagination,
Win the Battle of Discouragement Read More »
For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above-spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and
