(Guest post by Dena Johnson) If I could sum up 2021 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, I am … [Read more...] about For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope
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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
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