Romans 5:5 tells us, “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” If we allow Him to, the Lord will use everyday things to speak His words of wisdom to our hearts.
You may conclude that it’s not possible for you to follow God because of some of your past actions. But you and I must never forget one thing: God looked at David’s heart. And that’s where God is going to look in our lives, too. When it comes to becoming a person after God’s own heart, we can count on the grace of God.
Do you see opening your home at Thanksgiving as a gift from God to be used for the comfort and well-being of others? A Christian home is earth’s sweetest picture of heaven and a welcome relief in our stressed and weary society. Many folks are lonely, especially during the holidays. A question to ask ourselves in this holiday season is, “Who can I open my arms and my heart and my home to?”
Trust is fragile. It is slowly obtained over time, but it can be lost in an instant. Begin to build trust and encourage your spouse with these qualities.
Contentment is almost an extinct virtue, yet it is one of the greatest blessings in the world. The Word of God calls us to be content. In fact, Paul shares with us in 1 Timothy 6 that godliness with contentment is great gain and that food and clothing are all we need to be content
DEVOTION: When my mother-in-law was seriously ill, I cared for her by the hour. As I did, I was reaching deep in my reservoir! There wasn’t time for my usual Bible study, but I found strength in the many quiet times I’d had over the years.
Even though Thanksgiving and Christmas are some of my favorite times of the year, it’s no question—these days have potential disaster written all over them! There is so much to do, so many decisions to make, so many people to make happy. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their […]
You and I can choose to plan for good or plan for evil, but as God’s beautiful women we are called to do good! So, make it your goal to set sail every day on a course of…
Upcoming Valentine’s Day celebrations can bring out emotions of all kinds – excitement that you are in a relationship with someone special or disappointment that romance is not in your life at the moment. Whether you call it dating or courting or just getting to know someone, finding the right potential guy is like navigating […]
Read Choosing a Godly Approach to Dating on Elizabeth & Jim George.
When you pray and talk to God, it’s more than a one-way conversation. So, what exactly is prayer?