God’s plan includes one word that differentiates Christianity from every other religion on the planet; Immanuel. Religions all come with rules and expectations to obey. Only God’s plan has a Savior who has paid for our sins of disobedience and made a way for reconciliation. Most, if not all religions, have a supreme being that […]
Category: Hope
My Hope. His Word.
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There can be long stretches of difficult times in this life. Times where it’s seems there is no end in sight. Struggle and strife day after day tend to break our spirit, mind, and body. Our mind’s ability to recall is a powerful ally in our fight against depression. We can remember what the Lord […]
The Greatest Words
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As Mary Magdalene and Mary approached the tomb, their hearts and minds must have been overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. For not only had the lost a friend and son, but the Messiah. And yet they pressed on with a dutiful and love filled courage. Upon arrival, the found not what their heart mourned and […]
Suffering: What Is It Good For?
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There are few who enjoy suffering and most would avoid it all together if possible. We must recognize; however, it has its place in our process of being conformed to the image of Christ. For with tribulation and suffering comes a new level of dependence on our Heavenly Father. It demands a perseverance we otherwise […]
Trial Or Joy
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I have heard it said that we only know 10% of most peoples situation. That leaves 90% a mystery. There are several that struggle through the holidays rather than enjoy them. It may be the loss of a loved one, a current battle with cancer, a prodigal son or daughter. In any event, the struggle […]
How To Restore Your Hope
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I have depended on God’s word for so long now, it’s hard for me to understand how people can go without it. This passage reminds us that His word is for our instruction. We must persevere and press on in faith and His word will encourage us and give us a hope. There have been […]
Hope In Dark Days
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There have been many dark days in my life where I felt I couldn’t press on; times when I felt like circumstances around me seemed they would never work out in my favor. So many hurts, rejections, and perceived failures. None of these days compare to the day after Jesus’ death on the cross. For […]
Encouragement For The Tired Soul
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Doing the good work our Father in heaven prepared for us to walk in can be very draining. When you invest in the lives of others and bear their burdens, the potential exists for our bodies and minds to take a beating. We must make sure that the fuel for your ministry isn’t […]
Joy Even During War
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Why is life so hard? Because we are in the midst of war! There is an unrelenting spiritual enemy plotting and scheming to steal, kill, and destroy every good gift from Our Heavenly Father. It is easy to lose heart and focus when life gets difficult and to look at your circumstances and be downcast. […]
Faith In His Promises
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I love these words our Savior has instructed us; they remind us of the unmatched power our our Father in heaven. With God it’s not a matter of “if it’s possible” but that “all things are possible.” There have been times where life has brought me so low, I couldn’t even see up. My faith […]