"Casting all your anxiety on Him, for He cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7 Who hasn't felt overwhelmed by the pressures of life? There are bills to pay, deadlines to meet, tough decisions to make, doubts about the future, and silent struggles no one sees. Anxiety, whether quiet or...
Who Gets the Credit? (by Rick Warren)
Who Gets the Credit? (by Rick Warren) “There are no wise men, enchanters, magicians, or fortune-tellers who can reveal the king’s secret. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your...
Rejoice, God is Always Sovereign (by Max Lucado)
Rejoice, God is Always Sovereign (by Max Lucado) Paul urges us to “rejoice in the Lord always!” (Philippians 4:4). Not just on paydays, good days, or birthdays. But rejoice in the Lord always. Rejoice in the Lord always? Yeah, right, mumbles the person from the hospital bed. How? sighs the...
Getting Closer (by Terence Hegarty)
Getting Closer (by Terence Hegarty) Who will deliver me from this mortal body?Romans 7:24When we are young, our bodies seem to work flawlessly. We have strength, flexibility, energy and enthusiasm. When I was in grammar school, I participated in an annual fundraiser; a twenty-five-mile hike. People would sponsor me per...
Claiming a Promise of God
Claiming a Promise of God While you're waiting for God to move, ask Him to help you grow in faith, obedience, and patience. 2 Peter 1:3-4 God’s promises are precious (2 Pet. 1:4). Not only do they remind us of His personal interest in our life, but they also provide...
Doubt Is the Enemy of Imagination (By Rick Warren)
Doubt Is the Enemy of Imagination (By Rick Warren) If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is...
Our Teacher
Our Teacher Though we’ll always struggle with sin, we have the Holy Spirit within, guiding us according to God’s will. 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 Because human beings have a fallen nature and a finite mind, there are many facets of God’s greatness that we can’t fully grasp. In fact, the only...
Be grateful (by Max Lucado)
Be grateful (by Max Lucado) “How’s life?” someone asks. And we who have been resurrected from the dead respond, “Well, things could be better” or “I couldn’t get a parking place” or “My parents won’t let me move to Hawaii” or “People won’t leave me alone so I can finish...
Active Waiting (by Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.)
Active Waiting (by Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, I.H.M.) Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.Luke 2:25We wait for many things. A diagnosis, a job offer, a vacation, a promotion,...