The other day, my daughter Lily complimented me for my simple homemade ice pops. “Yummm….. this is the best ice pops ever,” she said. That made me grin. Complimenting people is second nature to my four-year-old. Once when I was dropping her off to the preschool, I overheard her saying to a teacher, “Oh, I… Continue reading Kill or Heal?
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10 Bible verses for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
However well life is going overall, we all have moments when we feel totally overwhelmed – unable to get perspective or see beyond a particular problem. The Bible speaks a lot about this, and how God is at hand even when we can’t see what he is doing. Here are 10 Bible verses that may… Continue reading 10 Bible verses for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
Facts vs. Feelings
10 Simple Bible Verses To Memorize
I was at my church’s office the other day when suddenly a short bell went off. Immediately, all the staff stood up and gathered in a room together in front of a big blackboard, where Romans 6:23 was written: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus… Continue reading 10 Simple Bible Verses To Memorize
Five ways to help young people engage with the Bible
A recent LifeWay research report published in the States earlier this month identified regular Bible reading as one of the top 10 factors that help young people keep the faith as they grow into adulthood. In fact, the report identifies reading Scripture as the most significant indicator of ‘spiritual health’ among young people. It’s important to keep this finding in… Continue reading Five ways to help young people engage with the Bible
The recipe for gratitude is simple. Try this.
Depending on the time of day you are reading this article, you have probably engaged in a certain exchange several times. Perhaps at breakfast, someone passed you the cream for your coffee. Later, your spouse offered to run an errand for you while you were at work. Or perhaps someone held a door open for… Continue reading The recipe for gratitude is simple. Try this.
Let Them Thank The Lord for His Steadfast Love
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! – Psalms 107:8 ESV If we complained less, and praised more, we should be happier, and God would be more glorified. Let us daily praise God for common mercies – common as we frequently call them, and… Continue reading Let Them Thank The Lord for His Steadfast Love
5 Prayers You Will Love
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” –Ephesians 6:18. Here are five encouraging prayers you can save for the moments when you will need them: Prayer for Strength, Prayer for Help, Prayer for Healing, Prayer for Protection, Prayer for Forgiveness. PRAYER FOR STRENGTHDear God, Sometimes it’s hard to… Continue reading 5 Prayers You Will Love
‘Do Not Fear:’ Bible Verses and Inspirational Quotes About Confidence
Courage can be hard to find. In a world of constant competition and comparison, it can be easy to become nervous, afraid and want to run away from it all. The Bible is full of people wrestling with this human weakness, our own struggle to get up and be confident. Can confidence be found within… Continue reading ‘Do Not Fear:’ Bible Verses and Inspirational Quotes About Confidence
The Beauty For Ashes Meaning in Isaiah 61:3
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his… Continue reading The Beauty For Ashes Meaning in Isaiah 61:3