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The Storied God: How His Word Heals Our Stories

In your strings is hid a music that no hand hath e’er let fall, In your soul is sealed a pleasure that you have not known at all; Pleasure subtle ...

Praying to Know the Power of Prayer

During the first couple of years I walked with the Lord, my prayers went something like this: “God, help me get that job.” “Jesus, please heal my throat.” “Lord, send ...

The God of All Comfort

O Lord, You have searched me and You know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out ...

3 Scriptures That Will Help Draw You Near to God

This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever ...

Forgiveness Makes a Difference

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13The Bible doesn’t tell us if Daniel struggled ...

Comfort in God Alone

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. — James 5:13The day I met Rebecca, she invited me over to ...

Your Greatest Skill: Love in Practice

Having been married for eighteen years, I may not be able to wholly define every aspect of love, but I can tell you with confidence there is one skill above ...

Death Is Temporary

Death has been swallowed up in victory. — 1 Corinthians 15:54 NIVBarring the return of Christ, you will have one final moment… a last gasp, a final pulse. Your lungs ...

Jesus: The Lamb of God

A person is not held accountable for operating-table thoughts. The same rule goes for dental chairs and delivery rooms. On any occasion when people stick needles in your arm, fingers ...

Daily Nourishment

When you submit your life to Christ, your spirit comes to life. You are born anew, and your spirit is connected to God’s Spirit. From that moment on, there is ...

5 Bible Stories, 5 Prayers

The Best Answer to PrayerThe word of the Lord came to [Abraham]… “A son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” He took him outside and ...

Do The Heart Work: Examine and Confess

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. — Reinhold NiebuhrOne fateful ...

Debt Up to Our Ears and How to Pray About it

3 Devotions and Prayers to Fight Off Financial AnxietyWhat the Word Says:Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. — Philippians ...

We Aren’t the First People to Struggle With Prayer

It’s not that we don’t pray at all. We all pray some.On tearstained pillows we pray.In grand liturgies we pray.At the sight of geese in flight, we pray.Quoting ancient devotions, ...

3 Devotions You Can Read In 3 Minutes from Anne Graham Lotz

The Right WayFor the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. — Psalm 1:6Sometimes as I think about the accomplishments of ...

Prayer That Aligns with Jesus’ Heart

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. — 1 John 5:14 NIVA friend sent me a ...

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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage

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