by Kristen Wetherell “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 (ESV) I’ll never forget the sight of our first ultrasound images. Tears pooled in my eyes as I considered the delicacy of our baby’s sweet frame, and the precision of how our Creator had knit her together in my womb. … Continue reading The Key to Fighting Fear
Faith
Daily Wisdom ( Feb 26)
"Faith moves believers to act in ways that honor God and bless others" As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. (James 2:26) By this definition, a whole lot of people claiming to be believers are really spiritual corpses. For faith to be real, it must express itself in … Continue reading Daily Wisdom ( Feb 26)
He has a plan, and He will do it.
"The Lord is your faithful God, no matter what you are facing." Acts 7:36 : ‘He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.’ - The Lord is your faithful God, no matter what you are facing. - He … Continue reading He has a plan, and He will do it.
How to win life’s battles (4)
"You didn't let Me down, because you weren't holding Me up.." 2 Chronicles 20:15 NIV Fourth, learn to relax in faith. Notice how God responded to Jehoshaphat's prayer: "The battle is not yours, but God's." Many of us wear ourselves out trying to fight God's battles in our own strength. In the initial flush of … Continue reading How to win life’s battles (4)
Maybe It’s Time to Start Making Excuses
by Meredith Houston Carr “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ — by grace you have been saved — and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the … Continue reading Maybe It’s Time to Start Making Excuses
Daily Wisdom (Feb 18)
The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18) Two powerful principles are presented here. First, God looks out for us and blesses us with what we need most. Second, God made us for relationship: relationship with him and with … Continue reading Daily Wisdom (Feb 18)
A Hidden Pathway
Psalm 77:19 God always makes a way for His children! We can count on Him to consistently lead us to safety and victory while we abide in Him. That’s what 2 Corinthians 2:14 says: “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph...”! Do you realise the pathway through the Red … Continue reading A Hidden Pathway
The Best Battle Plan
by Lysa Terkeurst “Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for our enemies?’” (Joshua 5:13, NIV) We’ve all been there at one time or another. … Continue reading The Best Battle Plan
Tis music to mine ear.
"Thou shalt call his name Jesus." (Matthew 1:21) When a person is dear, everything connected with him becomes dear for his sake. Thus, so precious is the person of the Lord Jesus in the estimation of all true believers, that everything about him they consider to be inestimable beyond all price. "All thy garments smell … Continue reading Tis music to mine ear.
The fruit of the SPIRIT
The HOLY SPIRIT produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (📖 Galatians 5:22-23 📖) To be holy in any way, the fruit of the HOLY SPIRIT must be visible in your life. In Galatians 5:22, Paul summarizes the nine characteristics of the fruit. The Greek … Continue reading The fruit of the SPIRIT
