In John 16:33 (New International Version), Jesus addresses two conflicting themes when he said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” PERHAPS the reason we feel somewhat overwhelmed when trouble comes is becauseContinue reading “Jesus said, “Take Heart!””
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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”
Can I Be Free From Worry?
by Jo Umberger There was a time in my life when I thought I would scream if one more person said to me, “Just don’t worry about it.” “Just,” I thought. “Apparently you think refraining from worry is a simple proposition!” Honestly I had no idea how to stop worrying. “But what if we don’t have enoughContinue reading “Can I Be Free From Worry?”
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 NIV) I Ask You for a Miracle, Father I ask You for a miracle, Father,that You willContinue reading “I Ask You for a Miracle, Father”
Behold My Savior and My King
By Beth Fore “Praise be to the Godand Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, whohas blessed us in theheavenly realms withevery spiritual blessingin Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3 NIV) Behold My Savior and King I lift up my voice in adorationand praise to You, God Almighty.You are the giver of all good things,and You open my eyes toContinue reading “Behold My Savior and My King”
A Closer Walk with God
by Beth Fore “Who is wise and understandingamong you? Let him show itby his good life, by deeds donein the humility that comes fromwisdom. But if you harbor bitterenvy and selfish ambition in yourhearts, do not boast about it or denythe truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does notcome down from heaven but isearthly, unspiritual, of the devil.Continue reading “A Closer Walk with God”
Help Me See Through Your Eyes
“For God so loved the worldthat he gave his oneand only Son, that whoeverbelieves in him shall notperish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV) “A new command I give you:Love one another. As Ihave loved you, so youmust love one another.By this all men will knowthat you are my disciples,if you love one another.”Continue reading “Help Me See Through Your Eyes”
Joy Comes in the Morning
by Beth Fore “Satisfy usin the morning withyour unfailing love, thatwe may sing for joy and be gladall our days. Make us glad for asmany days as you have afflicted us,for as many years as we have seentrouble. May your deeds be shownto your servants, your splendor totheir children. May the favor ofthe Lord ourContinue reading “Joy Comes in the Morning”
My Heavenly Dwelling
by Beth Fore “Now we know that if the earthlytent we live in is destroyed, wehave a building from God, an eternalhouse in heaven, not built by humanhands. Meanwhile we groan, longingto be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,because when we are clothed, we willnot be found naked. For while we arein this tent, we groanContinue reading “My Heavenly Dwelling”
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