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Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope

January 20, 2017 by Debbie 1 Comment

Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope

Today, on January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, and Mike Pence as the 48th Vice President. For many in our nation, this season of change brings much hope. For many others, it brings fear and uncertainty. Wherever you may be on that spectrum, we can be reminded of this from God’s word: He calls us to pray for our … [Read more...] about Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope

Filed Under: Faith, Freedom, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, politics, Prayer, Prayer for our Nation Tagged With: America, Bible verses of hope, God Bless America, hope, inauguration, Prayer for Inauguration Day, prayer for leaders, prayer for our nation, President

A Prayer to Keep God First this New Year: 12 Verses of Renewal

December 30, 2016 by Debbie 12 Comments

A Prayer to Keep God First this New Year: 12 Verses of Renewal

The New Year can often bring a mixed bag of emotions and memories for many of us. Some may have just experienced the best year ever and look forward to an even greater one looming ahead. Others may have just trudged through one deep struggle after another. The fresh calendar year brings desperate hope for things to be better, with an ache for the still-fresh wounds to slowly begin their process of … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep God First this New Year: 12 Verses of Renewal

Filed Under: God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, New Year, Prayer Tagged With: Bible verses for the New Year, Happy New Year, New Year, prayer for the New Year

1 Truth to Remember When Christmas Is Over

December 26, 2016 by Debbie 6 Comments

1 Truth to Remember When Christmas Is Over

So often this week after Christmas can seem maybe, not so festive, or sparkly. You might be feeling like the holiday spirit came and went by too fast. Maybe you never did get everything done, but now that the big day is gone, you're already vowing to make next year even more special. Messy house calling your name, organization of it all begging for attention, returns waiting to be done, toys … [Read more...] about 1 Truth to Remember When Christmas Is Over

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, God's Word, Hope, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, for the day after Christmas, He is with us, Prayer

For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope

December 24, 2016 by Debbie 1 Comment

For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope

(Guest post by Dena Johnson) If I could sum up 2016 with one word it would be loss. Yes, we have had some wonderful blessings this year, but the blessings have been far outweighed by huge losses. And, as the holidays approach, the losses are weighing even heavier upon our hearts. I’ve spent the last eight months doing everything I can to keep my faith strong, to trust God. But this week, … [Read more...] about For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, God's Truth, God's Word, Hope, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, healing, hope, loss, prayer for those who grieve, struggle

A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas

December 21, 2016 by Debbie 7 Comments

A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 No room for them. No vacancy. No place. Words that still seem to hang close, even today. In a world that seeks to crowd Jesus out, where busyness abounds, and hearts are stirred to focus on other things, it can be hard sometimes to choose … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, Jesus Christ, Prayer to put Jesus first, Savior

Who the Bible Says Jesus Is: 50 Titles and Names of Our Savior

December 8, 2016 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Who the Bible Says Jesus Is: 50 Titles and Names of Our Savior

  The Bible is filled with many references to who Jesus is, His life, His Lordship, and what He came to do. Here’s just some of those names, titles, and verses from God’s Word. As we read through, we can’t help but give Him thanks and praise, Our Savior and Lord who sets us free… 50 Names and Titles of Jesus: 1.  Almighty One – “…who is and who was and who is to come, the … [Read more...] about Who the Bible Says Jesus Is: 50 Titles and Names of Our Savior

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