Imagine “Fear” as a dark creature with long fingers wearing a tattered hat. This hat covers much of his disfigured face, but his dark eyes are visible. His cold and intimidating glare is quite unnerving and if caught off guard,… Read More ›
FAITH FOR TODAY
3 Kinds Of Faith
“There are three kinds of faith in Christ: 1. Struggling faith, like a man in deep water desperately swimming. 2. Clinging faith, like a man hanging to the side of a boat. 3. Resting faith, like a man safely within… Read More ›
Share Your God Given Talents!
God gives all of His children gifts. We should use these talents to bless others and glorify God. I love taking photos of nature. Recently, there was an opportunity to enter some of my images in an amateur photo contest…. Read More ›
Hope
In his song STAND, Rich Mullins wrote, “There is more that rises in the morning than the sun.” He knew that with each new day there is the gift of a new beginning, one brimming with promise. Anticipated desires, which… Read More ›
Holy Sight
In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:22 (NKJV) I want to see with holy eyes, And intervene for those in need. For all the children… Read More ›
The Power Of Prayer
Today’s Guest post is written by Sophia Reed, you can learn a little more about Sophia at the end of this article. A common misconception about prayer is that it is a formal ritual that has to take place between… Read More ›
Bubba Was Not My Dog To Keep
The hardest thing for me to do, when my parents moved me to AZ, was surrender my dog to the care of my friend…. Nancy. I was very sick and could not take him with me. I later found… Read More ›
Affliction Is Part Of The Race
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1… Read More ›
Are You Willing To Be A Holy Experiment?
“We have the idea that we can dedicate our gifts to God. However, you cannot dedicate what is not yours. There is actually only one thing you can dedicate to God, and that is your right to yourself (see Romans… Read More ›
Trust In HIS Plan For Your Life
Are you struggling with the idea God wants to use you in a way you never dreamed of or wanted? Do you want His will but find that you are greatly challenged by the waiting and the unknown future? Faith… Read More ›
Faith is NOT Walking by Sight!
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 1 Co. 5:7 (NKJV) An Atheist’s View On Life I will live my life according to these beliefs…. God does not exist It is foolish to think That there is a God… Read More ›
God Engineers Everything!
I like Oswald Chambers. He does not mix words. He speaks plainly and to the point. If you have not read MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST…. do so! There are many gems of wisdom and knowledge to be uncovered in… Read More ›
Get Your FREE e-Book of FACING TRIALS: Thoughts for Meditation!
Be sure to take advantage of my e-Book giveaway this Sunday and Monday. Just go to Amazon anD download a free copy of my devotional FACING TRIALS: THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION. Oh, be sure to tell your friends and family too!!… Read More ›
Kingdom Power and Authority, part III
Ephesians 4:3-6 (NAS): Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another… Read More ›
Something Out Of Nothing
God requires faith and in order to intimately know God, trust is necessary. There are many stories in the Bible where faith is demonstrated and blessings then follow. Job, Esther, Moses, Mary….. Isaiah, Joshua, Joseph, and Ruth are just a… Read More ›
Confusion And Calamity
It seems like overwhelming circumstances enjoy a grand entrance. Calamity doesn’t care about being convenient or whether she fits into our daily schedule. In fact, inopportune moments are her favorite time to appear. Therefore, it is no surprise that these… Read More ›
God Sees Through The Chaos
I do so love the testimony of Corrie ten Boom and how her ministry of love and forgiveness continued on until her death. This story blessed me and I hope it blesses you as well. During Corrie’s presentations to audiences,… Read More ›
Pray Without Ceasing & CHOOSE To Be Joyful
It is not always easy to be joyful at ALL times. However, with the right perspective and a thankful heart we can try to change our attitude. Pain, loneliness, sorrow are all a part of life. We can become bitter… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Power and Authority, part II
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly…not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live… Read More ›
Is Prayer Your Spare Tire?
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 (NKJV) “For this is God,Our God forever and ever;He will be our guideEven to death.” Psalm 48:14 (NKJV) So… Read More ›
A Gentle Answer Is Always Wise
When anger rises within you, consider the power found within a softly spoken word. An enemy who is hard of hearing and unable to hear shouts of fury will strive to hear a whisper. Although you may FEEL like yelling… Read More ›
Pearls and Diamonds
“Deep in the center of the earth, a diamond is formed. Though many will admire its beauty and usefulness, when its formation is complete, none views the process by which it is formed. It is hidden, unseen, in the darkness. … Read More ›
Why Sufferers Become Winners
This guest post is written by Mayrose Cid-Luis, you can learn a little bit about her at the end of this article. Not so long ago, I met a woman, in her early 40s whom I’ll call Chat (not her… Read More ›
Pray, Pray, Pray!!
A Good Reminder!! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV cherylz1961
Hope Is Found In The Dark
Hope is born in the dark. Like a lighthouse calling out to a lost ship at sea, it will safely bring you through your personal storm. It will encourage and guide you to safety. Hope is found in the arms… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Authority and Power, part I
“I will GIVE YOU the KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN; and whatever YOU bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever YOU loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19, NAS).” “And He… Read More ›
A Prayer For Spiritual Seasons
Spring is here! There are seasons in our spiritual walk. I pray that you REST in your WINTER, FERTILIZE your seeds with the Living Word during SPRING, Glorify God with songs of PRAISE during your SUMMER, and REAP a harvest… Read More ›
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part IV
Standing in Judgment “Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions…who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and… Read More ›
Rise From Your Ashes
Right after my brain surgery, I was alone while recovering in an assisted living facility in Phoenix, AZ. My life was so uncertain. My dream home in Oregon was sold, my teaching career seemed to be over, I didn’t… Read More ›
Will YOU Share In The Sufferings Of Christ?
“And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center.” John 19:17-18 (NKJV)… Read More ›