May God bless you and keep you this week - let Him be your safety, refuge, protection, and hiding place. Cry to Him and He will answer.
Read MoreDuring our Earthly lives, we have chance after chance to get the sleep our bodies need. Our spirits, however, receive only one opportunity to receive eternal rest. Let’s be diligent in becoming holy and upright, and careful of our hearts’ conditions. He loves us enough to make His rest available to us, let’s love Him enough to make the efforts to obtain it.
Read MoreWhat we do with our bodies during our lives, determines where our souls will rest for eternity. We - our thoughts and actions - are not given leniency because of our illnesses.
Read MoreHe defeated the Philistines. He faced intimidation and setbacks, but he overcame. His prayer was so powerful, it convinced God to change His mind and original plan. There’s a lot we can learn about and through King Hezekiah.
Read MoreLiving with a chronic illness can feel like a never-ending battle. The good times always seem shorter than the fighting times. It's a cycle that exhausts people to their last ounces of strength and perseverance…There is an incredible amount of parallels to be made between the war(s) involving the Israelites and Philistines and the war we’re fighting in our bodies.
Read MoreI have grown such an affinity for the Psalms. I would, and do, recommend that anyone battling illness make it a point to read a portion of the Book every single day. It’s so applicable to our journeys; it acknowledges the reality, the pain, the ups and downs, and the emotions, but then encourages, uplifts, and brings attention back to God and His goodness.
Read MoreI pray everyone has a peace-filled holiday this week. We all have much to be grateful for.
Read MoreSurrender is only one aspect of our faith, but it’s monumental. It’s not easy; if anyone has told you otherwise, well, he or she was lying. Surrender is not only a product of transformation, but a result thereof.
Read MoreYou are armed from head to toe. Now: Be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty power. (Ephesians 6:10)
Read MoreThat’s the beauty of the Gospel and faith, that we all have our own testimonies, stories, and journeys with each. And I believe that it’s that personalization that makes these pieces of armor stronger, as long as we use them how they are intended to be used, and we continue to glorify God.
Read MoreNever feel as if you’re alone or that you’re too far gone or that you’ve messed up too many times. God’s grace and mercy are abundant, and He continues to provide us with what we need regardless of where we are on our own individual journeys. We have to keep putting on our armor...
Read MoreOur belief and faith in truth - Jesus Christ and the Word of God - is what holds everything together. It’s where we can securely tuck in our weapons and coverings. It’s the part of our armor that isn’t always noticeable but is indispensable.
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