Whatever we may be facing today, may the words of the psalmist encourage our hearts: The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his...
Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity... Hebrews 6:1 NETToday my 9 year old and I read about “growing as a Christian.” I love the story that was told of Charles Simeon. He was a pastor in London, from 1783-1836. While he was known as a godly man who loved God’s Word, “he continued to struggle with controlling his temper.” One day he...
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One Sunday after church, more than 20 years ago, I asked for prayer. I don’t remember what I said, but the pastor replied, “You need to know your identity in Christ.” He called over his wife, asked me to share with her what I had just shared with him, and she also said, “You need to know your identity in Christ.” I didn’t know what that meant. It was the first time I had heard those words. That...
My story. We all have one. And by sharing, we can extend hope and encouragement to one another. I would love to hear yours! ...By the 8th grade, I was in the depths of anorexia nervosa. While my parents knew I had lost weight and were beginning to worry, I was able to hide the severity of it until the summer before 8th grade. It was while on vacation in Myrtle Beach that my parents saw me in a...
(Watch video here.) More than 30 years ago, my family began one of the hardest journeys, if not THE hardest journey, we’ve ever faced: my diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and the subsequent years-long road to recovery to find the hope, healing, and harmony I have shared about in my testimony. Today I am so grateful to share my mom’s perspective. Any parent or loved one who feels alone,...
"We give thanks because you are near." Psalm 75:1 NLT What glorious peace floods our souls when we remember that He is near. Whatever this day brings you can be certain of this: He is with you. And with Him is everything you need. His presence is: The source of my comfort.The reason for my confidence.The motive for my conviction.The cause of my contentment.The wellspring of my calm.The grounds...
“Enjoy the Lord…” What a beautiful thought expressed by David in Psalm 37! It is one, perhaps, that we may not have previously given much thought to but once experienced, becomes our highest aim. In fact, in response to the question, “What is the chief end of man?,” we read, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” (Westminster Shorter Catechism) A 1600’s preacher by...
“God-admiring thoughts.” Adoring where we cannot fathom. That is often the posture of heart and mind that we see expressed by the psalmist. Might it be the posture of heart and mind in us as well! “Admire—where you cannot fathom. ‘Can you by searching find out God?’ Here on earth, we see some beams of his glory, we see him in the looking-glass of the creation; we see him in his...
“God’s strength behind you, His concern for you, His love within you, and His arms beneath you are more than sufficient for the job ahead of you.” William Arthur Ward What a great reminder for whatever He has called you to today, tomorrow, or in this season. His grace is truly sufficient. It doesn’t mean perfection. It doesn’t even mean an earthly perception of success. Why? Because His...