Find Christian encouragement through God’s Word as you weather the obstacles and storms of your busy, everyday life.
Looking at the prophet Jonah’s life shows us the consequences of running from God. Jonah ran- in the opposite direction God told Him to go! No matter what excuse we give or circumstance we face, it is much better to walk with God and align ourselves to his will. When I got up today, God […]
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“I’m afraid I have bad news….” It was my mom calling. My initial response was to tell her I didn’t want to hear it. A deep fear of what she was about to say sent me straight into denial, which is an unhealthy coping mechanism. Overcoming the spirit of fear in our lives is possible when
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While I was reading in the book of Matthew, I noticed a chapter title that caught my eye: Jesus Calms the Storm. Oh yes, I thought, I need to read that! I remembered snippets of Bible verses about “perfect peace” and the “peace that passes all understanding.” I’m feeling we could all use a little
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The Bible is filled with verses about God’s promises of refuge and safety. They can touch your heart and cover you with comfort and peace. You will be able to say with a newfound confidence, “the Lord is my refuge!”
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The Serenity prayer crossed my path recently. I’ve seen it many times but hadn’t given it much thought. It’s one of the most well-known prayers. The words of this famous prayer ask God for His help in achieving what many of us crave- a sense of peace. Serenity is the opposite of a state of
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Good Friday ends on a somber note. Jesus’ followers were both terrified of being arrested and in complete shock, sorrow, and disbelief. The chief priests and religious leaders were relieved to have Jesus removed from their midst. Jesus’ physical death had Satan and his minions beside themselves with glee. But little did they all know
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God created us with five physical senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. He intricately designed each sense organ to transmit information to our brain. Our five natural senses help us understand and notice what is happening in our world. He also designed our spiritual being with abilities to use our 5 spiritual senses.
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In Old Testament times, people considered a childless woman a failure. It was a social embarrassment for the husband. They believed large families were a blessing from God, and Hannah could not conceive for years. Hannah struggled with her self worth because of her infertility. But God had plans for Hannah to be the mother
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I was out running errands the other day and heard the song “The battle belongs to the Lord” on the radio. It certainly resonated with me; I’m dealing with two overwhelming battles in my life. But honestly, don’t we all face battles every day? They may be spiritual, physical, and/or mental. Knowing God fights for
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Prayer seems like a simple concept, and God’s Word gives us a lot of encouragement to pray. By definition, it sounds like it should be easy- it’s just a conversation, right? So why do we struggle with prayer? There are many reasons, but sometimes we just need a little help in getting organized and staying
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