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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

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

That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket

December 6, 2016 by Debbie 3 Comments

That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket

(A Guest Post by Jason Soroski) This week A Charlie Brown Christmas aired on national prime time television for the 5oth time. In a world where the latest greatest technology is outdated in a matter of months, and social media trends come and go in a matter of days, 50 years of anything becomes quite meaningful. I am a fan of all things nostalgic and all things Christmas, and so when the two … [Read more...] about That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Hope, Inspiration, Smile Tagged With: Charlie Brown Christmas, Christmas, Drop the Blanket, Fear Not, hope, Linus, peace

No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne

November 10, 2016 by Debbie 3 Comments

No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne

“The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 He came home from school wearing his "I voted" sticker and slumped into the chair. My 6 yr. old son, lover of all things sports related, had just “voted” for the first time in his elementary school’s mock election - vote for your favorite team sport. Apparently, his choice was not the most … [Read more...] about No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Freedom, God's Truth, Hope, Inspiration, politics, Prayer for our Nation, Uncategorized Tagged With: election, for such a time as this, God is sovereign, God's Word, hope, pray, prayer for our nation

Honoring Billy Graham on His 98th Birthday: 40 Powerful Quotes

November 7, 2016 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Honoring Billy Graham on His 98th Birthday: 40 Powerful Quotes

Today is Billy Graham's 98th birthday. Through the years, his life has been a powerful example of living boldly for our Lord, with much compassion and love for others. Like many of you, I'm so thankful for the chance to have heard him preach years ago, and am inspired still today by the impact of his life and ministry. Franklin Graham recently told the Charlotte Observer Newspaper about his … [Read more...] about Honoring Billy Graham on His 98th Birthday: 40 Powerful Quotes

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Inspiration, Prayer, Quotes, Truth Tagged With: Billy Graham's birthday, evangelist, faith, hope, Just as I Am, quotes, quotes by Billy Graham

The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God

November 4, 2016 by Debbie 1 Comment

The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God

We have so much to be grateful for in this life, each and every day. But reality is that sometimes constant life demands, struggles, and worries give more room to defeat than to a heart of thanks. Or we forget, in the midst of busyness and pressures, just to pause and give thanks, for all that God has done, and continues to do in our lives. Sometimes it really is a sacrifice to offer praise and … [Read more...] about The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Family, God's Truth, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Prayer, Uncategorized Tagged With: gratitude, hope, power of a grateful heart, thanks, thanksgiving, verses of thanks

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