A gunman from Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, shot two members of the US National Guard in Washington DC on Wednesday. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is in critical condition. Also in mass shootings last week, at least four died, including three children, and ten were wounded at a child’s birthday party in Stockton,Continue reading “Mass Shootings Thanksgiving Week”
Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
Loving the Hard-to-Love
Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”
Thankful for This Trial
As you told God all the things you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, was 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”
Happy Thanksgiving
Let’s take a moment to thank Christ today for everything He has done for us, and recommit our lives and families to love Him, serve Him and bring Him glory the rest of our days here on earth. In the midst of so much darkness, let’s join together as one to shine His light. ThankContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, let’s pray God will cover our family times together and fill our homes with His presence, peace, joy and love. Also, please take a moment and ask the Lord if there is someone He wants you to bless during the holidays, perhaps with a special dinner or gift. Do youContinue reading “Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving”
Prayers for Family Gatherings
Are you anxious about seeing certain family members during the holidays or encountering strained situations? Here are some helpful prayers: Lord, please fill that whole room and house with Your presence and Your angels, and send the enemy out. Build a shield of protection around our time together and block any plans the enemy hasContinue reading “Prayers for Family Gatherings”
Loving the Hard-to-Love
Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”
Happy Thanksgiving
Let’s take a moment to thank Christ today for everything He has done for us, and recommit our lives and families to love Him, serve Him and bring Him glory the rest of our days here on earth. In the midst of so much darkness, let’s join together as one to shine His light. ThankContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
