The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm34:18 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about The LORD is close to the brokenhearted.
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Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
Only two words. Two words I pray for the grace to live until I die. Choose joy. They are so easy to say. But when life hits the fan, how actually can we “choose joy”? My answer has to do with fine wine. Not drinking it—being it. But to be fine wine, to choose joy, we need eight more… Continue reading Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
The Story Of Noah In The Bible
One day as God looked over the entire earth, only one man found favor with Him. His name was Noah and this is his story. We tend to exaggerate every now and then, don’t we? But the Lord doesn’t. In the days of Noah, He could only find one righteous person. This is the account… Continue reading The Story Of Noah In The Bible
The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes andsells all that he has andbuys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) If you’ve ever viewed “Antiques Roadshow,” “American Pickers,” and other television series of this ilk, you’ve watched ordinary people discover… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
Knowing the Will of Go
Episode 28 • Aired Aug. 28, 2023 Knowing the Will of Go If we won’t be obedient to the revealed will of God, why do we bother insisting we need to know His unrevealed will before we make a decision? One of the biggest struggles holding people back from living a full life is their… Continue reading Knowing the Will of Go
Name It & Claim It Praying
Those of you familiar with my writing and speaking know I am nowhere near even the outskirts of the “name it and claim it” movement. Abusing scripture with this theological construct is both insulting to the sovereignty of God and depressing to the one naming and claiming when their claims go unfulfilled. For the eyes… Continue reading Name It & Claim It Praying
30 Quotes to empower people with silent battles
Not all people are vocal about their sufferings. Some people choose to fight their battles silently because they are afraid of the judgments of others. It could be challenging to win the battles silently, but it could make you strong and courageous. Those who choose to fight the battles without the world knowing what they… Continue reading 30 Quotes to empower people with silent battles
Breaking barriers: Redefining the modern family dynamic
A tranquil street embodies the mix of modern families in a vibrant city neighborhood. Each home tells a unique story of connection and belonging. A nuclear family shares laughter and parenting duties, while another thrives in multi-generational warmth. Across the street, another family embraces diversity, merging cultures with adopted twins. Next door, another demonstrates the… Continue reading Breaking barriers: Redefining the modern family dynamic
What does the Bible say about divorce
Divorce is an emotionally taxing and trying time for all parties involved. Christians can find it especially hard because they believe that marriage is a holy union that should last a lifetime. There is a lot about divorce in the Bible, and it can be hard to figure out what it all means. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0gu35JDNV3o We… Continue reading What does the Bible say about divorce
The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today
In some of our sobering moments, we wonder if we were heeding God’s call. Is God prompting me to serve in the kid’s ministry? Is He telling me to help the homeless in the neighborhood? Is God telling me to preach in church? Are we like Jonah of the Bible, who is trying to run… Continue reading The Story of Jonah: Learning from mistakes and embracing second chances today