Sometimes, if you want to see the stars in all their glory… you have to go out into the wilderness and face the dark. The stars remain during the day but we can’t see them. Only when darkness falls do… Read More ›
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A Bondservant of Christ Is Never Complacent
We should all strive to be satisfied and content with the provisions provided by God, but not at the risk of spiritual degeneration. When one becomes too comfortable in life, there is a serious danger of growing complacent. With complacency,… Read More ›
A Biblical Attitude Of Hope
Where does your hope come from and where does it rest? Is it in the economy or political system? Is your hope resting on your career or financial and social status? Have you placed your hope in your spouse or… Read More ›
Afflicted? Roll Over And Look At The Stars!
When difficult times knock you down, roll over and look up at the stars. It’s okay if you don’t have the strength to stand up right away. Facing unexpected trials can knock over even the most mature Christians. Reasons for… Read More ›
Is Your Cup Filled With Hope?
To read more devotions by Cheryl go to her blog http://facingtrials.com How do you see your cup, half empty or half full? Do you predict the worst will happen in any given situation or are you well practiced at finding… Read More ›
Abide In Christ While You Share Your Faith
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 (NKJV) “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall… Read More ›
UNBREAKABLE
I went to see the movie UNBROKEN today. It was worth facing 18 degree weather and icy roads. It is one you should make a point to see. I will be pondering the life of Louis Zamperini for a long… Read More ›
Get A FREE eBook of Facing Storms NOW!
Hello Everyone! I am giving away free eBook downloads (hope you have a Kindle or iPad) of Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation this Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to tell your friends and family! It is my prayer… Read More ›
The Humility of Christ's Birth
“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” Proverbs 15:33 (NIV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full… Read More ›
Give God Thanks… ALL The Time!
To have a heart of thanks is to have a heart of praise. It is easy to thank God for times of health and prosperity but it is not so easy to thank God for our times of trials, storms,… Read More ›
Immanuel-Spurgeon Speaks
What a gift! Immanuel means “God With Us” “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) Our dear Savior is… Read More ›
The Anxiety of Mary
“Mary lived in invisibility in the moments of an ordinary, obscure life, as far as anyone in her own life knew. And yet, in the living of her life, quietly, faithfully, God noticed her…..God saw her and she found favor… Read More ›
Healed By A Compassionate God
Compassion is an emotion of deep sympathy or sorrow for another who is experiencing misfortune and pain. It includes a desire to ease or even alleviate burdens and distress. Jesus was often moved to compassion and would heal physical and… Read More ›
Does Your Face Express Joy?
Are you wearing a face of JOY today?? “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” Psalm 47:1 (NIV) ” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust… Read More ›
Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise & Promise
The last book of my devotion trilogy, Facing Adversity: Thoughts of Wisdom, Praise, & Promise, is now available on Amazon. Here is an excerpt from a devotion titled SUFFERING UNITES US ALL http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Adversity-Thoughts-Wisdom-Promise/dp/1503377989/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417501877&sr=1-5&keywords=Cheryl+Zelenka “God has a plan and a purpose… Read More ›
Loud Angry Words Belong To The Fool
“Anger is one letter short of DANGER.” ~ Unknown “A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict,but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” Proverbs 15:18 (NIV)… Read More ›
My Hope Is In God
An all-powerful and sovereign Creator, who wants to have an intimate relationship with His creation, loves mankind beyond measure. God did not create the human race out of boredom or on a whim. No, He made us for His good… Read More ›
God's Love Includes Pruning
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices… Read More ›
Reckless Words
“Lord, make my words as sweet as honey for tomorrow I may have to eat them.” ~ Anonymous “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV) “The words of the reckless pierce like swords,but the tongue… Read More ›
Grace Is Real – Do You Understand The Deal?
Artwork by: Don Robertson Grace is the place, if you reside in heaven Grace is the reason, if you know the Man of every season Grace is real, but you need to know the deal Christ is for us, so… Read More ›
New Beginnings Help With Our Refinement
“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19… Read More ›
Do You Run First to God?
What is your first response to adversity? Do you run to God or do you look elsewhere for support? A loving father wants his child to solicit his help in times of difficulty thus, our heavenly Father wants His spiritual… Read More ›
Forgiveness Is A Promise
1 John 1:9 is a PROMISE. We will find forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins and repent of our ways. This is a blessed assurance. God will never say, “No, I will not accept your confession of sin… Read More ›
A Wise Man Holds Back Anger
“Anger and bitterness are two noticeable signs of being focused on self and not trusting God’s sovereignty in your life. When you believe that God causes all things to work together for good to those who belong to Him and love… Read More ›
Solitary Moments Of Prayer
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16 (NIV) … Read More ›
God Will Mend A Hard Heart
This is a devotion from my next book, FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Be sure to look for it the first week of October. Check out my other books on Amazon! … Read More ›
Learning From Joseph
When a trial comes your way, do you groan and think of it as an ordeal to muddle through? Is your first reaction fear and dread, or do you see each new struggle with more positive eyes? The love… Read More ›
New Book On Amazon This October
Hello! I have been busy collecting my favorite devotions and compiling them into my next two books. This is a devotional trilogy… FACING TRIALS, FACING STORMS, AND FACING ADVERSITY. Facing Storms: Devotions for Thought and Meditation will be available on… Read More ›
Your Spiritual Journey
“Our spiritual trek is life long and life changing, so long as we yield to God’s will and purpose. Sanctification takes us through the Refiner’s fire over and over, until we are purified and reflect the very image of Christ…. Read More ›
Pure Joy or Mere Happiness?
“To pursue joy is to lose it. The only way to get it is to follow steadily the path of duty, without thinking of joy, and then, like sheep, it comes most surely unsought, and we “being in the way,”… Read More ›