Tag: Hope
Don’t Find Fault
by Bryan Lowe “You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have … More
Faith
So much going on right now all over the world. It would be easy to be tempted to lose our … More
Possibilities
Overcoming discouragement brings great blessing
Are you a “big picture” person? (My Note: Considering the previous message on the site today, I think this one … More
Look up!
God wants you to stop being “absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert … More
Judging
Judging is the easiest path of resistance. We all do it. Even if we don’t realize that we do. … More
Be what you are
You have a choice
Every day of your life, you have a choice: You can focus on the bigness of the giants that stand … More
Have a blessed New Year!
Just wanted to wish you all a blessed New Year…full of happiness, love, warmth, encouragement, healing, discernment, wisdom, praise to … More
Christ in You!
When grace happens, Christ enters. Christ in you, the hope of glory! For many years, I missed this truth. I … More
Are you wearing the “belt of truth”?
The belt of truth Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth. Ephesians 6:14 NLT “You will know … More
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
I have always loved this passage in Psalm 34. Read the whole chapter (which I have copied from biblegateway.com and … More
Faithful Perseverance
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has … More
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
This message makes me stop and think. Do I really love my enemies?And better yet, who are my enemies? Do … More
SELFLESSNESS
Note: This is a beautiful story. I hope you will be blessed by it as I have been. Makes you … More
Every day, we are closer to Home!
By Max Lucado Too seldom do I hear thunder and think “Is that God?” I’ve been known to let a … More
Loving the you He sees
Why does God love you so much? For the same reason the artist loves his paintings. You are His idea! … More
SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS
… “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if … More
Take out the Trash
Who wants to live with yesterday’s rubble? Who wants to hoard the trash of the past? You don’t, do you? … More
What is real love?
Jesus
This picture sends chills over me! What a day that will be!
Let God steer your life
Your spiritual DNA
Want to blow the cloud cover off a gray day? Accept God’s direction! It’s exactly what John Bentley did. He … More
Don’t give up!
The Garden of Obedience
This message is essential for us to understand and apply to our lives so that we have true joy in … More
Be joyful!
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Quit Looking!
If you look long & hard enough, you’ll find something to gripe about. So quit looking! “give thanks whatever happens.” … More
Limiting God « lilies, sparrows and grass
Limiting God « lilies, sparrows and grass. This message was just what I needed to hear today! As you read … More
Rejoice in the gift of Today!
This is the day the Lord has made. Don’t load it with yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s troubles. Rejoice in the … More
Consume my life
Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Jim Elliot God’s Word is powerful He is no fool who gives what he cannot … More
Winners
When we don’t understand where God is taking us . . .
Hold On!
Sanctification « Samuel at Gilgal
Sanctification « Samuel at Gilgal. Just had to share this with our readers.
10 Things God Wants You to Remember
Forgiveness has begun
God can untangle our problems
Happy Mother’s Day
Just because it’s stormy
Everyone deserves a little sunshine
Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone … More
We can’t always choose . . .
Don’t take anyone else’s word . . .
“Don’t take anyone else’s word for God. Find Him for yourself, and then you too will know by the wonderful, … More
Dehydrated hearts
Dehydrated hearts send desperate messages. Snarling tempers. Waves of Worry. ~ Max Lucado (Note: Filling our hearts with the love … More
Tiny Messengers
Wings like Eagles
Dear Lord, I seek to have my strength renewed. I know you are strong enough to carry me. And … More
Forgiveness is not easy
You-turns
Joy in Sharing
by Billy Graham We . . . offer our sacrifice of praise to God by telling others of the glory … More
Faith, Courage, Strength
When we learn to trust the Lord
Happy Heart Daily Inspiration When we learn to trust the Lord, we will begin to have a sense of rest … More
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17b Scripture is God’s Word to us. … More
Happiness will never come . . .
The Will of God
We are called to obey “The Great Commission”
Matthew 28:19-20 New International Version (NIV) 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name … More
God is Always the Same
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not … More
‘Passion of the Christ’ star Jim Caviezel says playing Jesus sunk his career
Despite a long list of woes that include being labeled an anti-Semite, having a violent temper and allegedly breaking the … More
Trust
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
Why we’re less likely to try great things for God
By Jon Walker I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 (NIV) God pours his power … More
This is Love
“This is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us. John 4:10” Love never fails! Wait a … More
Six Hours, One Friday
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of … More
The Cross
“And They Crucified Him” – Mark 15:24 So often the sacrifice that Christ made for us is presented in a … More
Jesus’ Burial
~ by Max Lucado When Pilate learned that Jesus was dead, he asked the soldiers if they were certain. They … More
Eternal Choices
Then (the thief) said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, … More
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People « Mental Health Food
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People « Mental Health Food. This post will help us put a more positive … More
What’s your problem?
If your father were Bill Gates and your computer crashed, where would you turn? If Stradivari were your dad and … More
Prayer changes things!
A banner on the wall in my home church when I was growing up kept us reminded of that wonderful … More
Take every thought captive
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting … More
Rainbow colored eyes
Shoot for the moon
More than Forgiveness
“This is my commitment to my people: removal of their sins.” Romans 11:27, The Message God does more than forgive … More
Evidence for the Resurrection
Evidence for the Resurrection.
God’s Daily Promise – #9
Galatians 3:29 If you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to promise. (World English Bible) Promise … More
God’s Daily Promise – #8
Galatians 4:6 And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, … More
God’s Daily Promise – #6
Colossians 1:12-13 12 giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the … More
Excerpt from Great Quotes from Great Leaders
1. “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) … More
The Love of Jesus
The Love of Jesus There’s no love more precious, more costly, more kingly. There’s no love that’s greater- that’s more … More
God’s Daily Promise #5
Ephesians 1:4-5 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be … More
I see Golgatha
Setting boundaries in ministry | davegladson
Setting boundaries in ministry | davegladson. I believe you will be as touched by Dave’s writings as much as I … More
Do you feel like you’re drowning?
Israel Fact of the Day – 2/6/12
Did you know that an Israeli system to help dyslexic readers is being used throughout the US and Europe? Another … More
Worrying is like a rocking chair . . .
Worrying . . . it just wears us out, doesn’t it? Not what God wants us to do, … More
Sorting coins until God says I’m good
By Jon Walker Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the … More
Fear involves torment
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears … More
israel today | Israelis find Jesus on Facebook – israel today
israel today | Israelis find Jesus on Facebook – israel today. Very interesting approach.
The Best Medicine « Story of the Day–climbinghigher
The Best Medicine « Story of the Day–climbinghigher. Great message!
Verse of the Day – January 15, 2012
Believing in Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow FoundationTim Tebow with Jacob Rainey, one of the many people dealing with health problems Tebow hosted at Broncos … More
Weighing in on the Tim Tebow Controversy « A Pocketful of Dreams
Weighing in on the Tim Tebow Controversy « A Pocketful of Dreams. A beautiful tribute to an athlete who is … More
The Tree is Speaking
The Tree is Speaking. I like the simplicity, yet profound way that Bryan writes. Even though yesterday was Christmas Day, … More
Touch the World
She brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger. Luke 2:7, … More
Because what we’re really getting ready for is Love
Preparing for the holidays is primarily a preparing of the heart. Because what comes down is love and the way … More
Needs in our Community
Thoughts have been running through my mind for days as to how to post about what is going on in … More
Bad Memories « Broken Believers
Bad Memories « Broken Believers. Again, Bryan has given us a visual of what it is like to carry guilt, … More
Daily Promise – November 9 – He is our Light and the Strength of our Life
Psalm 27:1 KJV The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength … More
Outside the Darkness Are Certain Colors « Broken Believers
Outside the Darkness Are Certain Colors « Broken Believers. Describing the Light who helps us see the colors when … More
God will conquer death (What is real?)
(My note: What a perfectly timed message that ministers to my heart, and hopefully yours, especially as we celebrate the … More
Invisible Pain « BROKEN BELIEVERS
Invisible Pain « BROKEN BELIEVERS. Excellent message written by a wonderful lady who truly understands Invisible Pain. I encourage anyone … More
What about struggling?
As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live in him. Colossians 2:6 Struggling with life’s difficulties makes … More
