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“After His Kind,” Not Another Kind
August 31 “Let them praise the name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were created.” – Psalm 148:5 In Genesis 1:11-12 we read, “And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit… Read More ›
Prayer For Greater Faith
Blessed Father God, Thank You for choosing me to live eternally with You. As Your bondservant, I will serve You loyally and with a thankful heart. I am blessed by Your desire to know me intimately. I long to know… Read More ›
Pray Away Your Confusion
This devotion is found in my book FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION. Available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Facing-Storms-Devotions-Thought-Meditation/dp/1502487551/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430870978&sr=8-2&keywords=cheryl+zelenka “Storms can bring fear, cloud judgment, and create confusion. Yet God promises that as you seek Him through prayer, He will give… Read More ›
Don't Worry!
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than… Read More ›
Yearning For God
*Be sure to visit my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) “At night my… Read More ›
God Thinks Of Us, Continually
We are told in the living Word that God’s thoughts toward us are as numerous as the grains of sand upon earth. This has been mathematically calculated (seven quintillions) but really, the analogy means immeasurable. The number of thoughts God… Read More ›
The Penetrating Power of the Word of God
JULY 25 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” – Hebrews 4:12 I have found that when you don’t apologize for the Bible but accept and teach the Bible, it goes through… Read More ›
The Names Of God
In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from the next. On the other hand, God has many names with many different and wonderful meanings. They define His character, explain… Read More ›
Running Home
For just a moment, imagine that you can see the colors and beauty of a robe woven from all of your demonstrations of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. It would take your breath away! Unique in design, for everyone… Read More ›
The Sovereignty of God
At some time in life, everyone becomes overwhelmed by life circumstances. Maybe it is a sudden illness or the death of a loved one that catches us off guard. Maybe it is a financial loss, new job, or move. All… Read More ›
Highway of Holiness
“I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God’s creational… Read More ›
Without Even Saying A Word
June 22 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go.” – Psalm 32:8 I was talking to my son one day, and he reminded me of something that happened when he was a little… Read More ›
“Why Doesn't God Obliterate Evil?”
JUNE 3 “Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine.” – 1 Chronicles 29:11 Have you ever… Read More ›
The Sin Of Pride
“The greatest characteristic of a saint is humility.” ~ Oswald Chambers What is the first RECORDED sin mentioned in the Bible? Many of us might think of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden. Yes, original sin did take… Read More ›
Grace
“I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize that He is able to carry out His will for me. It does not matter where He places me, or how. That is for Him to consider, not me, for… Read More ›
The Mind vs. the Brain
MAY 18 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any… Read More ›
Children Of Light
“Soon we shall be up there with Christ. God did not mean us to be happy without Him, but God would first have us to be witnesses for Him down here, to hold out as much light as we can.”… Read More ›
Good Reasons To Memorize Scripture
(http://memorizethebible.com/#chapter-1) When you’re put on the spot, what will you say? Will you say, let me check my smart phone or iPad? Let me find that scripture on my computer? Knowing God’s word = spiritual power and authority (Ephesians 6:17;… Read More ›
God's Unfolding Plan
To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to http://facingtrials.com https://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor God’s plan for our life is one that continuously unfolds. Minute-by-minute, day-by-day, and step-by-step He guides, all the while unfolding His glorious intentions. His wonderful blueprint for our lives was… Read More ›
Complain And Grumble
The following question will challenge even the most mature and spiritually filled believer. “Do you grumble and complain?” Complaints are included in acceptable social conversations. They are objections, even acts of protest. Voicing anger, fears, dissatisfaction, annoyance, and irritation will… Read More ›
The Undeniable, Living Christ
April 6 “…we believe and are sure that Thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” – John 6:69 Jesus Christ is a fact of history. All secular historians who have any merit admit that, regardless of what… Read More ›
Easter Sunday Is Coming!
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” 1… Read More ›
Easter: Victory Over Sin And Death
Easter is a time when Christians around the world remember the incredible love sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Our Savior’s willingness to step down from His heavenly throne, take on flesh, and die in a most gruesome way, is proof of… Read More ›
The Pruning Of The Lord
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 I view my past illness, a brain tumor that caused nearly… Read More ›
Depressed? Thinking About God's Faithfulness
“When the world says, ‘GIVE UP,’ Hope whispers, ‘TRY IT ONE MORE TIME.’” ~Unknown Many strong and inspiring figures of the Bible suffered from depression: David, Jonah, and Job are just a few. David had Saul breathing down his back… Read More ›
Intimately Known By God
March 23 “. . . the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Matthew 10:30 The Lord sees you. He knows all about you. And I guarantee you on the authority of the Word of God that He… Read More ›
The Must Read Interview With God: What Is The Gospel?
Man: Lord what is the Gospel? God: I love you Man: Could You be a little more specific Lord? God: I love man; despite man’s sin against Me. Despite the heinous acts committed, crimes committed, man’s defiance and outright disobedience… Read More ›
Your Sweetheart for Life
MARCH 21 “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh.” – Matthew 19:5 Today’s message is for the men…If you don’t love your wife now… Read More ›
So-Called ‘Christian’ Abortionist Willie Parker: ‘get over the love affair with fetuses’
Publishers Note: There is no such thing as a ‘Christian abortionist’ – one simply cannot be a Christian and willingly murder innocent life. Whatever you name them; baby, fetus etc. does not matter – this is a human life that… Read More ›