“Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat. 32 So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. 33 But many people […]
“But you [woman] of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith.” 1 Timothy 6:11-12a A woman of God has different daily goals to pursue than other women. We don’t chase after controversy or other worldly things, but we are called to pursue […]
“Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;no shadow of shame will darken their faces.” […]
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a […]
“‘Do not be afraid of them,’ the LORD said to Joshua, ‘for I have given you the victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.’” Joshua 10:8 “‘Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged,’ Joshua told his men. ‘Be strong and courageous, for the LORD is going […]
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” -Isaiah 43:2 “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for […]
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” -Ephesians 1:19-20 By now many of us are putting […]
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus calls […]
The baby is crying. The three-year old is throwing tantrums. The husband is working. Dirty laundry freckles the bedroom floor. The dishes stacked high in the sink resemble the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This worn out, overwhelmed mama stands in the center of it all and feels like the room is spinning. The […]
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11 Have you ever clung to the goodness of God and wrapped your fingers around His promise of plans for a good and prosperous future, only […]
