Wrote these words at the beginning of this past year. So much has happened in our world since then. And maybe a lot has happened in your life too. Now, maybe more than ever before, we need to hear God’s healing whispers for a broken world. His reminder to my heart early one morning, that amidst the dark, He still is hope. He was then, He is now, and He will be forever... “Got up early … [Read more...] about The Light of the World Still Shines in Dark Times: Why We Don’t Have to Be Afraid of the Storms
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Finding God in the Chaos: 13 Verses of Peace to Guard Our Hearts and Minds in Him
Grabbed my Bible early one morning to head outside and spend a few moments of quiet watching the sunrise. Felt a strong sense to read the day's devo from my Jesus Calling book. But couldn't find it. Anywhere. May have unpacked it from a recent trip or it got buried somewhere under clutter from the week of homework, backpacks, and life. So instead of wasting more time looking for it, I looked for … [Read more...] about Finding God in the Chaos: 13 Verses of Peace to Guard Our Hearts and Minds in Him
40 Powerful Quotes from Corrie Ten Boom
This week marks the birthday of the amazing woman, Corrie ten Boom. And at the age of 91, on that very same date of April 15th, 1983, she also passed into Heaven’s gates. According to Jewish custom, celebrating the same day for both birth and death is the unique sign of a very special individual. I think the rest of the world would agree. Corrie ten Boom was one of the most godly, soul-rich … [Read more...] about 40 Powerful Quotes from Corrie Ten Boom
For the Battle-Weary: A Prayer and Reminders of Hope
Some days get hard. We feel exhausted. Worn. Tired of fighting. About ready to give up. Feeling like we can't go on. Struggling through defeat. The enemy seems to be hot on our trail. And we wonder if we've been left on our own. For those who are battle-weary, His Truth over us for this day… We're not alone. Not ever. God won't let go, though we may struggle with the lies that He's left us … [Read more...] about For the Battle-Weary: A Prayer and Reminders of Hope
Prayer for the Lost and Prodigal: 11 Verses of Hope
Often in the midst of everyday life, in both the joys and the struggles it brings, there’s an ache that burdens us deep inside. As believers we know where true hope is found. We’re grateful for the love and forgiveness of Christ. We’ve been set free. Redeemed for His purposes. And yet not everyone shares our desire to walk close and stay connected to God in this life. There are some we love … [Read more...] about Prayer for the Lost and Prodigal: 11 Verses of Hope
For the Days You Feel Defeated: Hope from Gideon’s Story
Some days can seem hurried, pressured, and tense. We know God’s truth, we believe His goodness, and yet we still find ourselves struggling, minds racing, before our feet even touch the floor in the morning. Our focus gets blurred. We start listening to the lies of other voices that do more harm than good. The constant media headlines tell us how dark and broken our world is. Images and … [Read more...] about For the Days You Feel Defeated: Hope from Gideon’s Story