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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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 from reading and ask the Father to help you more fully grasp HisContinue reading “Take time to truly consider how much God loves you.”
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”
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“
Waiting
By Beth Fore “Be patient, then, brothers andsisters, until the Lord’s coming.See how the farmer waits forthe land to yield its valuable cropand how patient he is for the autumn andspring rains. You, too, be patientand stand firm, because theLord’s coming is near.” (James 5:7-8 NIV) Waiting . . . Sometimes the waiting we doContinue reading “Waiting“
Delights from the Lord
by Beth Fore “Your love, O LORD, reachesto the heavens, your faithfulnessto the skies. Your righteousness islike the mighty mountains, your justicelike the great deep. O LORD, you preserveboth man and beast. How priceless is your unfailinglove! Both high and low among men find refuge in theshadow of your wings. They feast on the abundanceofContinue reading “Delights from the Lord”
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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