Warmth for the Lonely

Winters are cold in the dark area of the world where the Lord called our family to share the gospel for almost 30 years. Lots of snow and ice. Not many people outside. It can feel quite lonely, especially when you’re the only Christian around and an oppressive government forbids Christmas. No, I’m not talking about the Grinch,Continue reading “Warmth for the Lonely”

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

Better Not Pout

Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we get upset because there’s something else we want that we don’t yet have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan, neither is self-pity, angerContinue reading “Better Not Pout”

Pray for Influencers

Join us for the National Day of Prayer on May 2 Lord, we ask You to pursue every person of influence in this nation. Give them a heart that hungers for You. Show them how the ideologies, the people, the power, the money, the temporary pleasures, the things they run after have no meaning andContinue reading “Pray for Influencers”

Joy

What do you want for your life? If Jesus stood before you right now asking you that question, how would you answer Him? I had a dream one night of those who know Christ heading toward a curtain, and I knew somehow that heaven was behind that curtain and that these were those who wereContinue reading “Joy”

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

Warmth for the Lonely

Winters are cold in the dark area of the world where the Lord called our family to share the gospel for almost 30 years. Lots of snow and ice. Not many people outside. It can feel quite lonely, especially when you’re the only Christian around and an oppressive government forbids Christmas. No, I’m not talking about the Grinch,Continue reading “Warmth for the Lonely”

Better Not Pout

Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we get upset because there’s something else we want that we don’t yet have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan, neither is self-pity, angerContinue reading “Better Not Pout”

Faith in the One Who Never Fails

So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for. Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Today, let’s meditate on Isaiah 51:6. Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who live by faith, trustingContinue reading “Faith in the One Who Never Fails”

On Love’s Wings

How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”