For I hold you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, "Don't be afraid. I am here to help you." Isaiah 41:13
There is something profound about holding hands. It is that moment on a date with your spouse when you are walking, and you tenderly affirm your presence ...
Continue ReadingWorry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25
The act of worrying is like going through life with a backpack. When you find something a concern or care, you stuff it down into the pack. You could be worried about a pain you are having in your back, so ...
Continue ReadingAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
A couple of weeks ago in church, we were blessed to have an artist, named Melissa, who shared her gift of speed painting. She walked out...
Continue ReadingEven when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4
If anyone in the Bible had an excuse or reason to worry, it would be King David. As a shepherd, he spent many nights sleeping und...
Continue ReadingYou will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3
We live in a world that is filled with worrywarts. People start and end their days locked up in fear over what might happen. When worrying becomes excessive, it may lead us to feelings of...
Continue ReadingCreate in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
There are times in life when extended prayer time is needed. Not for the sake of earning favor with God or assuring a better place in heaven, but for the health of your soul. Jesus modeled moments where He woul...
Continue ReadingForgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.'" Luke 11:4
Jesus knew that not one of us is perfect. He was aware of the fact that all of His disciples would miss the mark at times in following God. For this reason, when Jesus taugh...
Continue ReadingGive us each day our daily bread. Luke 11:3
How well do you depend on God to meet your daily needs? Before you answer that question, you have to hear about George Mueller. He was born in the 1800s, and after attending a small group in college, he got serious about living for Jesus. He wen...
Continue ReadingJesus said, "This is how you should pray: "Father, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. Luke 11:2
In 2005, a scandal broke out in the White House. Former President George W. Bush had invited the Women's Lacrosse team from Northwestern University to meet with him after t...
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