When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us! ~Nehemiah 4:20 NLT The blowing alerted me to the presence of something nearby. I
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When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us! ~Nehemiah 4:20 NLT The blowing alerted me to the presence of something nearby. I
Read moreO LORD, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts. ~Psalm 92:5 NLT The Wonder “I saw Nanny take her teeth out,” our three-year-old grandson announced. My wife and I stood dazed,
Read moreFor I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed. But
Read moreRemember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his
Read moreSeeking God’s blessings when life shatters around us challenges even mature Christians. How do we see the Father’s hand in our lives when nothing looks like we hoped or prayed for or imagined? When everything
Read moreI felt Your hand gently upon my shoulder. “Fear not, my child. You must be bolder.” I felt Your breath upon my neck, whispering in my ear, “Don’t look at the speck.” Your booming
Read moreDid I need to watch those tricky appearances? “Don’t take this the wrong way because I don’t mean it ugly, but where do you get your clothes?” The conversation took place at school during one
Read moreIt was gone. Now, I had to learn a lesson about handling regrets. I thought about my now-gone treasure early one morning when a co-worker asked, “Have you ever regretted getting rid of something?” I
Read moreFear over faith or faith over fear? You choose. Fear says: Life changes. Change hurts. I’ll stay where I am. God says: Chance change. Grow through pain. I’m with you all the way.
Read moreBut I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. ~Psalm 31:14–15 NLT The word “navigate” became personal . . . quickly . . . as I found myself
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