God never promised us this life would be easy, but He does promise this: He is bigger than any storm we face in this world. And He’s always working for our good, even in the places where we can’t see, even in the circumstances that we don’t fully understand. He is with us, right in the midst of all we walk through. Our storms might look different in this life, but they all have the opportunity … [Read more...] about 9 Prayers of Hope for When You’re Going Through the Storm
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5 Miracles that Happened when Jesus Died on the Cross
Good Friday. The day that changed everything. Jesus died on the cross. For you. And for me. There was no other way for the door to be opened for us to have relationship with God, but by the forgiveness of our own sin, through Christ's payment on our behalf. And it was a day of miracles... 5 Miraculous Things that Happened when Jesus Died on the Cross: - "Darkness came over all … [Read more...] about 5 Miracles that Happened when Jesus Died on the Cross
A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
Often in times of greatest need, we may find ourselves giving way to the stress and strain by battling one another, and forgetting who the real enemy is. Harsh words spoken, friendships broken; we choose sides and draw lines. Feelings get hurt. Betrayal runs deep. It gets harder to forgive and keep moving forward. And sometimes we get stuck, right there in the muddy mess of it all. Yet it’s in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
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
A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
Sometimes in the midst of heated political battles and uncertain times, it's difficult to even know how to pray or where to begin. We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for God's mercy, and a longing to see him heal our land. Maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are. Yet God is faithful, no matter how we feel, and His Presence of power and peace … [Read more...] about A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
God Can Bring Treasure Through the Darkest of Times: 11 Verses of Hope
Greatest beauty is often formed in dark places. Many times we want to shine, without the pain and uncertainty of what the hard stuff brings. We long to reflect beauty without the glaring weakness of deep cracks that line our stories and fill us with holes. We want to cover what was broken and scarred, masking the struggles of a past that took us down difficult pathways. And yet, embracing the … [Read more...] about God Can Bring Treasure Through the Darkest of Times: 11 Verses of Hope