Stones of Remembrance

Stones of Remembrance

Jan Burkhart
God's Character, Trust

Stones of remembrance are mentioned in Joshua 3. The Israelites were ready to cross into the promised land. The Jordan River, which was at flood stage, stood in their way. It was impossible for them to cross. But God miraculously parted the Jordan, and the Israelites crossed on dry ground into the promised land. One man from each of the twelve tribes of Israel gathered a stone from the middle of the Jordan. The twelve stones were made into a memorial so future generations would know God’s power. Nothing is impossible with God!

Wrestling in Prayer

Wrestling in Prayer

Susan Partida
Prayer, Spiritual Growth

It did not take me long after we moved to another city to realize that a prayer warrior is simply one who prays fervently. I became convicted about not just saying I would pray for someone, but going ahead and doing it right then and there. Sometimes it would be in person, other times a phone call. Meaningful prayers can also be typed in a text message.

Senior Moment

Senior Moment

Susan Partida
Kindness, Patience, Obedience

Isn’t that just like us. We point out other people while excluding ourselves. The Bible tells us about the Pharisees who constantly mentioned everyone else’s shortcomings, but did not believe they themselves had any. What a pious way to live. Also, what a way to turn people away from Jesus instead of toward him. Compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, patient did not describe the Pharisees at all. I do not want the same to be said of me.

Can’t Box Him In

Can’t Box Him In

Susan Partida
God's glory, God's Power

Satan is powerless against God. God already won the battle and the war. No one and nothing can ever box God in.

 

Father, we celebrate the All-powerful God you are. We praise you for your wonderful deeds. Thank you for crushing Satan and offering us redemption.

Hay for Sale

Hay for Sale

Susan Partida
God's Character

Our need for spiritual sustenance. he totally can provide. His promises are trustworthy. How many in this world make big promises but fail to live up to their hype? We have no fear of that happening when we open ourselves up to God. He has the capacity to hear us all, answer us all, and follow through with us all.

 

McDonald’s Patience

McDonald’s Patience

Susan Partida
Patience

Often, I find myself guilty of going on in, slinging my opinion around, and causing myself more stress.  For my grandson the answer was not no, it was wait. Like him, I need to evaluate the situation, decide if I need to involve myself in it, pray about it, and then calmly enter in if and when I feel I should.

Facets of Hope

Facets of Hope

Karen Sims
Hope

In comparison, those of us in Christ are assured of a  living hope, which is our eternal inheritance. This future possession is being kept securely in heaven for us! 

What are some of the flawless facets of our living hope? Look with me at a few verses:


No Shortcuts

No Shortcuts

Julie Smith
Advice, Direction

There is no shortcut for finding God's Will. We often find ourselves with decisions to make. And we want to make the right choice, right? Of course! Moments like these are when we seek our Father in prayer for answers. Many times we have an agenda or at least a preference one way or another. I am ever aware of my fleshly desires, but I truly believe God's way is best. His way is what I am after.

Find Us Faithful

Find Us Faithful

encouraging.com
Faithfulness, Obedience in Action, Parenting

What will my legacy be? I desire to live in such a way that I leave my children and grandchildren a heritage, not just an inheritance. Someone said, "Our children are messengers we send to a time we will not see." Our Scripture today is a great promise about teaching the truths of the Lord to our children and future generations.  

Come

Come

Julie Smith

Sometimes the Lord lets a thought or word hang in my mind so that I can really consider His truth. It's a little like getting a song stuck in your mind that you can't shake, except way better. Recently I have been thinking about the word, come. I did a quick search on the Internet and found that come is a high frequency word in the Bible, possibly mentioned over 2000 times.

Mind Matters

Mind Matters

Claudia Jackson
Temptation, Spiritual Discipline

All actions and words begin in our brain. So, if our mind loves the Lord our God it seems that our thoughts and actions will have a great starting point. In Jeremiah 31:33 the Lord declares, "I will put Mylaw in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be My people."

In the Hand of the LORD

In the Hand of the LORD

Karen Sims
Prayer, Direction

Human hearts, like natural rivers, tend to wander and become set in destructive paths. We formulate our own plans, pursue control of circumstances, and God sometimes allows us to go our own way. Other times He redirects the wellsprings of human hearts, specifically those in authority, for the good of His people. 

Wigs and Tears

Wigs and Tears

Mitzie Avera
Encouragement, Love

As I looked in the mirror it hit me that hair or no hair, I was still God’s beautiful creation. I am more than just my hair. I am an heir to the Kingdom. God will be faithful to me regardless. I bought the wig. It sits on a chair in my bedroom. It is a reminder of God’s love for me and that I am not defined by my hair. He wants me to feel good about myself. As my hair in my brush accumulates, the wig is becoming more of a reality. But I know that God is with me every step of the way holding my hand. Hair or no hair, He loves us!

Two Trees in the Wind

Two Trees in the Wind

Mitzie Avera
Comfort, Peace

“Your first treatment is the hardest and longest. No need to apologize for crying,” the nurse said. I prayed, Jesus where are you? I know medically there’s no cure, but you can do all things-I need to know You are here.” I clutched mom’s cross necklace that I have worn every day since she passed. Jesus, I need You and I wish my parents were here.

O’ To Sing His Praise

O’ To Sing His Praise

Mitzie Avera
Comfort

Facing some dark days in my own life, I felt that God was speaking to me through that verse. Life can be like Holy Week yearlong-we must go through some dark Fridays and silent Saturdays to get to the beauty of a Sunday’s sunrise. But throughout it all, we can sing praises to Him.

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