Christ is our sweet water. He satisfies our thirst for love, justice, compassion, and understanding. He hydrates our spirit and maximizes our spiritual growth. Sweet water is not really sweet; it’s fresh water. Simply put: it is good to drink… Read More ›
The very first Christians expected to suffer. Jesus warned them that they would flogged, hated, and persecuted because, “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV) By the early second… Read More ›
By Francesca Battistelli Everyone’s telling you To let go of what you’re holding to It’s too late, too far You’re too small, it’s too hard Throwing water on that spark Living deep inside your heart With oceans of reasons The things… Read More ›
I have been so convicted lately of our need to be always on the lookout to what God would have us do and where He would have us go not what we would like to do or where we would… Read More ›
God wants a relationship with His adopted children, but why? He doesn’t need us. “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, … Read More ›
Mistakes from Ella’s past loomed over her head – she was so aware of the botch-up job she had made of her life. The voices kept telling her and reminding her of the myriad mistakes she made and how she… Read More ›
Remember…. GOD CARES ABOUT THE DETAILS!! He knows what you are walking through today and has everything worked out. Trust HIM with the details. “What a gift life is to those who stay the course! You’ve heard, of course, of… Read More ›
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 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 ›
I only saw one or two episodes of the TV series. I had actually, you know, read the book: Stephen King’s Under the Dome. It’s a crazy story about an impenetrable semi-sphere that appears in the sky and surrounds a… Read More ›
I have had lots of input since my last post (link here). Many, many folks have been insistent that, in Christ, failure is not an option–if (and this, I think, is a big IF) we are honoring His call and… Read More ›
When the Bible speaks of the heart, it is referring to the THINKING INSTRUMENT of the SOUL. Scripture tell us that the heart is the seat of emotions. When Paul prays that the “eyes of the Christian heart” be enlightened,… Read More ›
Here is a little tease. This is taken from the devotion WAILING INTO DANCING and will be included in my upcoming book… FACING STORMS. “How then do we recover from depression and despair? It is only by crying out to… Read More ›
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 ›
So, how are you spending your prayer time?? Just a thought! ”He says, ‘Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) ““Give ear, O… Read More ›
Our life on earth will have times of hardship and tribulation, but there will also be times of joy and prosperity. We do not know what each new day will bring but we do know that God walks alongside us… Read More ›
A devotion by Cheryl Zelenka http://facingtrials.com “The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.” ~ Charles Hodge http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/10-bible-verses-about-knowledge/#ixzz2wAFsNz8H “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various… Read More ›
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered… Read More ›
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Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him… Read More ›
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4 (NKJV) “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 (NKJV) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is… Read More ›
My publishing consultant from 40-Day publishing is leading a small group of women through my new book, Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through The Book of Job. I could not ask for better feedback. Here are just a few… Read More ›
I’ve been busy writing the discussion questions for my next book, Divine Interruptions: A Bible Study Through The Book Of Job. It will be available (Black/White image, Color Copy, and a Leader Guide) the first week of March on Amazon…. Read More ›
All of us have had heartache, sorrow, pain, confusing times, and loss. They are not supposed to tear us down… but build us up. We GAIN STRENGTH by wallking through such times. Think of a mountain climber…. it takes muscles… Read More ›
“No one is like you, Lord; You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.” Jeremiah 10:6 (NKJV) In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from another…. Read More ›
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 (NIV) “Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he… Read More ›
“And on the seventh day God finished His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on… Read More ›