Does it seem like the division, hatred, and pain in the world is getting worse? Satan, whom Jesus refers to as “the thief,” seeks to ruin this world and our lives. Consider the evil, turmoil, trouble, and destruction we see and hear about. Jesus said that Satan “comes only to steal and kill and destroy”Continue reading “Living at Peace in a World of Hostility”
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Take time to truly consider how much God loves you.
We have read Scriptures about God’s love. We’ve heard sermons and lessons, read articles, and perhaps taught others about His love. But do we take the time to GRASP, FULLY UNDERSTAND, REALIZE how much God loves us? Perhaps. Maybe. **Take a break and ask the Father to help you more fully grasp His love, thenContinue reading “Take time to truly consider how much God loves you.”
Rooted or Shallow?
by Jo Umberger “A farmer went out to sow his seed . . . Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root . . .Continue reading “Rooted or Shallow?”
Joy on Our Journey
by Jo Umberger Have you ever noticed that some Christians seem to be joyful most of the time? Are they simply happy with their circumstances? Perhaps they have always made it a habit to smile, which makes them appear to be joyful, even if they are suffering inwardly. Or are they truly aware of God’sContinue reading “Joy on Our Journey”
“You’re Not Invited”
You’ve heard there’s an upcoming announcement about some incredibly good news and that everyone in your community has received an invitation to hear it. You checked your mailbox, email, and social media accounts . . . but there is no invitation. It hits you hard. “There’s some really good news and no one is willingContinue reading ““You’re Not Invited””
3 Things to Make Your Heart Brighter
by Jo Umberger If there were three simple things you could do to ease your mind and heart, grow closer to God, and increase your joy, how fast would you run toward them? Consider how our lives would change if we were to practice this Scripture consistently and daily. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in allContinue reading “3 Things to Make Your Heart Brighter”
I Ask You for a Miracle, Father
by Beth Fore “Ask and it will begiven to you; seek andyou will find; knock andthe door will be opened toyou. For everyone who asksreceives; he who seeksfinds; and to him whoknocks, the door willbe opened” (Matthew 7:7-8 New International Version). I Ask You for a Miracle, Father I ask You for a miracle, Father,thatContinue reading “I Ask You for a Miracle, Father”
Crossing Over to the Other Side
By Beth Fore “One thing I ask ofthe LORD, this is whatI seek: that I maydwell in the house of theLORD all the days of mylife, to gaze upon thebeauty of the LORDand to seek him inhis temple” (Psalm 27:4 New International Version). Crossing Over to the Other Side Holy Father, as I rest hereContinue reading “Crossing Over to the Other Side“
Beyond My Understanding
By Beth Fore “Oh, how I wish that Godwould speak, that he wouldopen his lips against you anddisclose to you the secrets ofwisdom, for true wisdom hastwo sides. Know this: God haseven forgotten some of your sin.“Can you fathom the mysteries ofGod? Can you probe the limits ofthe Almighty? They are higher thanthe heavens—what canContinue reading “Beyond My Understanding“
Awaken Within Me
By Beth Fore “My heart is steadfast, O God,my heart is steadfast; I will singand make music. Awake, my soul!Awake, harp and lyre! I willawaken the dawn. I will praiseyou, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing of you among the peoples.For great is your love, reachingto the heavens; your faithfulnessreaches to the skies. BeContinue reading “Awaken Within Me“
