Looking Back, Up and Forward

As this year ends and the new one begins, take some time with the Lord to Please share in the comments what God lays on your heart as you spend time with Him, so we can encourage one another. For all we know, 2025 may see all the more trying trials, but in Christ thereContinue reading “Looking Back, Up and Forward”

Thankful for This Trial

As you tell God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, is your present trial on that list? It is in times of hardship that we undergo significant transformation within ourselves for the better. And that is the greatest blessing of all — to be conformed to the image of Christ. Romans 12:1-2. But whatever were gainsContinue reading “Thankful for This Trial”

Thankful Reflection on the Past

As we step into this season of Thanksgiving, what has God done this year in your life and family? What are you thankful for? With my children and those the Lord has asked me to mentor, we love to seek the Lord at the beginning of each year and ask Him for His word overContinue reading “Thankful Reflection on the Past”

A Better Day Today

What if your tomorrow could be a much better day than your today?  What could you do to open the way for that to happen? One key the Lord has given me for that is to begin every day with Him. Before I ever open my eyes, before I get out of bed, before IContinue reading “A Better Day Today”

Topple My Pride

God hates pride, and must bring it down, because pride sets myself up as an idol before God, as I bow to my own opinions and desires and push others to bow to them too.  But humility draws God near, and brings His favor. James 4:6, Proverbs 8:13, Isaiah 25:11, Jeremiah 49:16.  Lord, forgive meContinue reading “Topple My Pride”

Awakening to Jesus

What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past four years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

Don’t Sing the Wrong Song

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. A word of encouragement today from Matthew 22:37-40, John 14-15, 1 John 4, James 4:11-12, Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 8, 12: Do not listen to what the world is saying today. Do not join in their song. For you are set apart, My beloved.Continue reading “Don’t Sing the Wrong Song”

Listening to God

Our God is very present and very real. All throughout the Bible we see how personally and also corporately He speaks to and through His people. If you are among a growing number of Christians who claim He doesn’t speak that way anymore, I challenge you to find the verse that says that. Yes, that’sContinue reading “Listening to God”

Worship and Overcome

It’s easy for the angels who see God’s face every day to worship Him. But when His children down here in this world filled with sin and trials worship in spirit and in truth, sight unseen, from the midst of all our hardships and heartache, that is —  I paused here as I wrote thatContinue reading “Worship and Overcome”