The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:7 NIV Saul became king of Israel following a turbulent
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My Times Are in His Hands—Hope in a Hurting World
My times are in your hands… Psalm 31:15 “My times are in your hands…” All week, these words played through my mind to the tune of an old hymn by William F. Lloyd. Then I discovered
Read moreA Friend Loves at All Times—Truth for Today
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 God created friendships for the best and worst of times, and praying friends are a treasure worth their weight
Read moreFinding Real Freedom in the Truth of God
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. Proverbs 8:15, 16 Finding real freedom is impossible without the protection and control of
Read moreOur Heavenly Father Who Calms All Storms
With the approach of Father’s Day, bittersweet memories rush in. The sensation of being carried in my father’s arms when I was too tired to walk. Warmth. Safety. Security. Love. Remembering the Love of My
Read moreBroken Relationships and God’s Plans
Broken relationships hurt. The search for answers feels like grasping at fog. As years pass and circumstances fail to change, the hope of reconciliation fades. God alone can heal a family, but His methods are
Read moreMy Source of Peace in a Tumultuous World
“The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of his heart was only evil all the time.” Genesis 6:5 I recently discovered my great grandfather’s draft notice
Read moreGentleness in a Cruel World
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5 The speeding SUV streaked past, changing lanes directly into the vehicle in front of us. Struck from behind, the aged pickup camper exploded in
Read moreGod’s Protection Warms My Heart in Troubled Times
God’s protection surrounds us with a great army even though we live in troubled times. The cold winds of anger and hatred cannot touch a child of God nestled close to the heart of our
Read moreAdvent: The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told
The greatest Christmas story ever told is found in the 66 books of the Bible. From Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, the story of why we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The first Christmas
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