“Sometimes life just seems to get the better of me.” Probably we have all heard that statement many times and in many situations. You may have even said it or felt it yourself a number of times as well. Life… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
The Unique Ways and Thoughts of God
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” “By… Read More ›
10 Lessons Leaders Learn from Youth Mission Trips
Leading a mission trip provides church leaders and involved adults with an opportunity to help the young people in your group learn about the power of helping others while spreading the message of Christ. On the surface, it’s more of… Read More ›
Fear Is A Prison
2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” Fear is a trap that leads to prison. Emotionally, fear can strangle the hope and life out of… Read More ›
Just Tornadoes?
Since I was a young girl, I’ve had occasional dreams having to do with tornadoes. Here’s the general scenario: I’m watching the sky from a window and I spot the oncoming storm. Frantically, I try to warn those around me,… Read More ›
The Potter And His Clay
Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NIV) “This is the Word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working… Read More ›
So Many Reasons To Bless & Worship The Lord
We believers are thankful for the salvation we find through the Son of God and in His ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. With an inexplicable love, God sent His only Son to die a horrible death so that… Read More ›
Falling Away…….
Hmm falling away – can we fall away from God? This has been the probably one of the most debated questions of all time and one which I guess each of us has our own definition. From what I have… Read More ›
God Restores
Dear Reader, Do you feel like you are in a very turbulent dust storm, with no promise of fair weather in the near future? Is everything covered in dust and your vision greatly impaired? Has Worry attempted to set her… Read More ›
Free Choice vs. God’s Plan And Purpose For You
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ Isaiah 46:10 (NIV) “Toward all this, God is… Read More ›
GOD DOESN'T COMPARE THE FLOWERS IN HIS GARDEN
“You don’t need to be better than anyone else. You just need to be better than you used to be.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV) There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of… Read More ›
BROKEN HEARTS WILL BE MENDED
PSALM 35:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. We… Read More ›
Moans and Groans
WOOHOO – what did we do without all of our modern gadgets – How did we manage?? Its so hard to imagine our world fitting into the world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries – without all of… Read More ›
CALM MY HEART, IF NOT MY STORM
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Life is a mixture of mountaintop and valley views. In addition, we are always in route somewhere, be it up or down. Yes, there are the… Read More ›
YOUR GOD IS A GENTLEMAN
ACTS 1:7 (NIV) He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority.” God is the perfect gentleman. He is always on time. In fact,… Read More ›
SEEKING GOD SHOULD BE LIKE A TREASURE HUNT
1 CHRONICLES 16:11 (NIV) Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. What a gift we have in prayer. It is our link to God and His Son Jesus Christ, who intercedes on our behalf both… Read More ›
The White Harvest – What Jesus Did and Didn’t Say – Bible Verses
The harvest field belongs to God, not to you and me. He is “the Lord of the harvest”, but we are the workers and co-laborers of the Lord. He has prepared the way for us to an abundant harvest and… Read More ›
FEAR NOT AS HE HAS PROMISED US VICTORY
JOSHUA 1:9 (NIV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Dear Reader, God COMMANDS us to be… Read More ›
THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU
THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU AND YOU NEED ONLY TO BE STILL Exodus 14:14 1 Samuel 19:15 (NIV) Then Saul sent the men back to see David and told them,… Read More ›
GOD HEARS MORE THAN WE SAY, WHEN WE PRAY
EPHESIANS 3:20 (NIV) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, PSALM 100:4 (NIV) Enter His gates with… Read More ›
Think Positive Thoughts About The Elephant In You Living Room
PSALM 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Dear Reader: PLEASE STOP BEING AFRAID OF WHAT COULD GO WRONG AND START BEING POSITIVE ABOUT WHAT COULD GO RIGHT. … Read More ›
Consequences
Joe Long killed a man in 1941. The Great war was horrible, terrible and to put it bluntly a bloody slaughter for all involved. To top it all off the 2nd World War was even more terrifying then the Great… Read More ›
Use God's Strength to Heal Your Broken Pieces
“PERHAPS STRENGTH DOESN’T RESIDE IN HAVING NEVER BEEN BROKEN BUT IN THE COURAGE REQUIRED TO GROW STRONG IN THE BROKEN PLACES” ISAIAH 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am… Read More ›
YOUR LIFE CHAPTERS
“WHEN IT GETS TOUGH AND THINGS DON’T LOOK LIKE THEY’LL WORK OUT, YOU CAN LAUGH BY FAITH, KNOWING THAT GOD HAS ALREADY WRITTEN THE FINAL CHAPTER.” ECCLESIASTES 3:9-11 (NIV) I have seen the burden God has laid on the human… Read More ›
LET GO AND LET GOD
PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13 (NIV) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to… Read More ›
OBEDIENCE=FUTURE HOPE
Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest… Read More ›
LIFE IS A DIVINE CLASSROOM FULL OF TESTS
If we take the mindset that our time on earth is that of a classroom or school, we would understand and accept that every storm, trial, challenge, and difficulty was a test. Tests are given by teachers to check for… Read More ›
YOU ARE IN GOD'S HANDS
During good times and bad times it is always wise to remember that we are in God’s Hands. This means we are under His protection and care. He knows the number of hairs upon our head and cares for us… Read More ›
ROLL OVER AND LOOK UP!
When difficult times knock you down, roll over and look up at the stars if you have not the strength to get up. From on your back you will see the beauty of the night. Not all darkness is ugly… Read More ›
Hobby Lobby CEO open letter: “Honoring God is more important than turning a profit”
From: Vine of Life News “Think we should start supporting business’s like this. We need to take a stand on this. There’s a link at the bottom of the article to Hobby Lobby’s on-line website. “ Normally I’d be inclined… Read More ›