As I sit quietly in my favorite chair, my Bible is on my lap and my journal is beside me. And in the stillness, I ask the Lord to speak to me … I want to listen to the Spirit and hear His voice. I thank Him for His promises and loving words of encouragement…
Jesus told His disciples… “And if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:22 (CSB) Other translations say… “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” (NKJV)“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” (NLT)“Whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really]…
It’s the season of Lent on the church calendar … the time of year when we focus on Jesus’ gracious and merciful sacrifice for our sins. Some people “give up” something and some add something. I want to be even more intentional about prayer. Because… One of the things that leaves a mark on my…
Christians have been told for years that forgiveness includes forgetting. Henry Ward Beecher said, “I can forgive, but I cannot forget,” is only another way of saying, “I will not forgive.” But… What is the truth from the Bible about the phrase “forgive and forget”? I decided to do some digging to find the Biblical…
Sin hurts! Our lives are hurt by our sins, the sins of others, and the general effects that sin has had on our world since that first sin in the Garden. Sin is a problem that requires help and change which the Bible tells us are found in the love and forgiveness that is given…
What does it mean to “guard your heart”? Got Questions defines heart guarding like this… “Guarding our hearts is about protecting ourselves from external and internal factors. We must be mindful of the things we think about, the things we set our affection on, and the things we give our attention to.“ Why? Because what…
We want to believe that discipline will help by bringing about the change and improvement we want in our children. But… It can be so very frustrating when we need to discipline them repeatedly for the same bad behavior. Right?! And truthfully, it’s hard not to wonder at times if God gets frustrated with me…
I’m having a hard time writing this. I scheduled it on my editorial calendar, but when it came time to start writing, I almost changed my mind. No one likes to think about God’s discipline and we like talking about it even less. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews shared the following truth……
Do you ever feel like screaming … I just want the truth? Please just tell me the truth! I think that’s why I love God’s Word so very much. I believe that the Bible is absolute truth. It is where I have learned God’s unchanging and everlasting promises. David wrote… “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s…
How badly do you want to know the truth? There’s a general belief that everyone lies. Some lie to avoid confrontation. Some lie to be kind. Some lie to get away with unacceptable behavior. And some lie because they are liars and it’s what they do. And sadly, the truth seems to be determined by…
What is the truth about trusting God? Solomon wrote… Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5–6 We use the word trust in our closest relationships but I wonder, what is the truth about trusting?…
Merry Christmas! Jesus the Savior is Born! For a child is born to us,a Son is given to us.The government will rest on His shoulders.And He will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His government and its peacewill never end.He will rule with fairness and justice from the throneof His ancestor David for all…
What are the truths about slander? What should you do if someone slanders you? What should you do if you’re tempted to slander someone else? What do we do if everyone is doing it? Let’s talk…
God’s love for His children is really too great to understand but David wrote a Psalm that does it’s best to show us who He is and how very much He loves and cares for all who love and trust Him.
Current culture wants us to believe that pride is simply self-respect and confidence but if that is true, why does God’s Word tell us the truth about pride is to that it hurts us and those around us?
Have you every been overwhelmed by shame and despair believing that your sin was too great to be forgiven. These six truths will remind you that God promises His forgiveness and love.
One truth about grief is that when we plant tears in the soil of Gods’ grace He will make it possible for us to harvest faith, hope, and love with shouts of joy. Join us to learn 3 more…
Lying seems to be an accepted part of life but God’s Word is clear … God hates lying. So, we’re talking about ways we can reject lies and speak the truth in love with gentleness and respect.
Psalm 117 is only two verses long. It’s short. Easy to memorize. Right in the center of the Bible. And it sums up one of the most important truths we need to remember about God.
Psalm 110 clearly points to the coming Messiah. We’re taking a closer look at who the Messiah is and what that means for you and me. We’d love for you to join us and join the conversation.
Has the Lord redeemed you?Then speak out! We don’t know who wrote Psalm 107 but those are the words of the second verse, right after… Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 If you have been forgiven. If you have been saved through Christ Jesus. If…
