Read the story this morning, of the woman who was healed when she reached out to touch the cloak of Jesus. She'd been suffering for years with an illness, a bleeding disorder. She'd been to many doctors and yet still was not made well, in fact the Bible says that she grew worse. But something compelled her to Christ. She believed. She had faith. She knew where help would be found. The crowd … [Read more...] about Jesus Heals: Hope from the Woman Who Reached Out to Touch Him
Prayer
When You Need Hope for Your Day: A Prayer and 5 Truths from Psalm 121
Woke up this morning, burdened, spirit heavy, thoughts swirling before my feet even touched the ground. Ever been there? There’s so much in this life we can start to feel anxious about, even when we know Truth and believe that God’s in control. It can still be a daily battle in our hearts, in our minds. Here’s hope from God’s Word, if you find yourself discouraged, struggling, or … [Read more...] about When You Need Hope for Your Day: A Prayer and 5 Truths from Psalm 121
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
Lots of headline news swirling around in our world these weeks. Difficult stories, political battles, wars with words, suffering, unrest, uncertainty, terrorist threats, disaster, violence, and evil. The images and stories can often leave us feeling overwhelmed with fear and worry, for our children, for the future, for believers, and for our nation. Yet God's Truth breaks through all that … [Read more...] about On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
A Prayer to Keep the Enemy from Stealing Your Joy
"The joy of the Lord is my strength." Nehemiah 8:10 Don't let the enemy steal your joy today. He'll try you know. You may not even realize it until it's too late. From the moment your feet hit the floor, he'll do all that he can to distract you, to overwhelm you, to frustrate you, and to stir up worry and strife. Often his ways are subtle, other times they're more clear. It’s what he does … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep the Enemy from Stealing Your Joy
Praying on the Armor of God
We may forget at times but one thing is true - this world is a battlefield. Day by day, hour by hour, we face a spiritual war and an enemy who’s real. He wants nothing more than to bring defeat, for his main aim is to steal, kill, and destroy. God has a plan for our lives. The enemy has a plan for us too. We just have to decide which voice we’re going to listen to, and who we're going to choose … [Read more...] about Praying on the Armor of God
2 Comforting Words in the Midst of Tragedy: Prayer for Those Who Are Hurting
Sometimes in this crazy, mixed up world, when our hearts are grieving and we've suffered devastating blows, when loss feels too deep, and the battle seems fierce, the most comforting words of all are just these 2: "Jesus wept." John 11:35 The shortest verse in the Bible, yet one that holds such great power. That allows us to see straight into the very heart of our God whose heart beats … [Read more...] about 2 Comforting Words in the Midst of Tragedy: Prayer for Those Who Are Hurting