Hard to forgive? “I won’t forgive. And I won’t forget.” Like hot lava spewing from a live volcano, those confessions usually flow from a heart that’s been broken or crushed. Victims of violence, hatred, or even life’s accidental losses often have difficulty seeing beyond the hurt or the pain. Who can blame them? No one wants to walk in their shoes. And no one wants to make heartache their best friend. But what if that’s you? You’ve been wounded beyond repair, but the scars beg...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
“This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters… See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:16, 19 (ESV) …| all things faithful
1 Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
Nobody enjoys wandering in the wilderness, yet we’ve all found ourselves there. Maybe you’re navigating a difficult relationship, wrestling with job loss, or carrying the burden of grief while wondering if life will ever feel... Continue Reading The post 3 Things You Learn While Wandering in the Wilderness appeared first on NIV Bible.| NIV Bible
Struggling to understand the wrath of God? Explore how righteous anger reveals God's holiness—and his love.| NIV Bible
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We all watched in sorrow and disbelief this week as the events in Utah played out endlessly across every news outlet. Charlie Kirk, a passionate advocate for reason, Christ’s enduring love, and a return to civil discussion of controversial issues, […] The post A Lion Unleashed appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
Listen Closer, a 31-day devotional for women seeking God’s truth and peace. Find encouragement, practical tools, and inspiration!| She Gave It A Go
What is mayhem to us is not too much for the Spirit of the living God. Discover how he draws near in the chaos.| NIV Bible
Make the most of See You at the Pole™, a global student-led prayer movement. Help students pray and share the Gospel at their schools.| Dare 2 Share
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just […] The post All This appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
There are times when clarity doesn’t emerge, when the feelings can’t be sorted out, and when the fog of confusion doesn’t lift. In such moments, we find guidance from Psalm 42 and 43.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
What is the church? Explore how the Bible defines it in this article—more than a building, it's a global family united in Christ.| NIV Bible
Title: Set Your Eyes Higher by Whitney Lowe Pages: 208 Publisher: Zondervan (Sept. 24, 2024) Genre: Christian non-fiction, devotional Summary Find peace and rest for your spirit when you fix your eyes on God. Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? You’re invited to a 40-day reset that will help you let go of what’s not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves you. Set Your... Read More| the calico books
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow … distant? You go to …| all things faithful
This past weekend did NOT go as planned, not in the slightest bit. And we had plenty of plans. I had plenty of plans. A friend’s daughter’s birthday party, a fun surprise family event, teaching the preschool class on Sunday morning, writing this post (only not with THIS story in it). Instead, I had two […] The post Finding Strength in the Midst of Messy Motherhood appeared first on Life in Lape Haven.| Life in Lape Haven
Anxiety seems to be a curse of the age we live in. Many people battle panic attacks, fear, worry, or stress. It’s difficult to find our bearings during tough days, when we’re dealing with financial... Continue Reading The post The Peace that Transcends Understanding appeared first on NIV Bible.| NIV Bible
My wife and I are Americans who have now lived more of our lives on African soil than on American soil, for the past 27 years and counting. All five of our kids were born in Africa, and we ar…| The Cripplegate
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let […] The post Salvation in the Storm appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
God's promises are found throughout the Bible. Find the promises of God for today's concerns in our list which is organized by "felt needs.”| NIV Bible
Prayer can make a difference, including when we're traveling. Here are five things to remember, five ways prayer can make a difference on your vacation:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
God doesn’t want you to be a man-pleaser. But he wants you to be a man-pleaser. Let me explain. In the New Testament, the word for “pleasing” another person means exactly what you’d think – doing what another person wants or, more specifically, making them happy by doing their will. Like in Acts 6:5, when […]| The Cripplegate
I spend time in God’s Word daily because I need that reset—realigning my heart and mind with Heaven. Want to build that rhythm too? Here’s how!| Greg Stier
What is living water? Inspirational study from John's writing.| Elaine Kelly Author
By Noah Guthrie. The sprouting of these seeds echoes another resurrection, and their tattered flowers recall another body raised on a stem to be pierced, tortured, and buried. “Truly, truly, I say to you,” Jesus said, “unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:24). The post Twistflower Cross first appeared on A Rocha USA.| A Rocha USA
By Heidy Sumei Chuang. To paint the butterfly, to reveal its minute beauty in extravagant brushstrokes and living color, is to live in wonder and hope. The post Glory of the Small first appeared on A Rocha USA.| A Rocha USA
A shepherd was not a position of power. Why did Jesus, our Master, call himself a shepherd?| Elaine Kelly Author
Explore Caleb and Joshua’s unwavering faith as they view the Promised Land. Learn how perspective shapes reality and trust in God’s promises.| NIV Bible
I remember it like it was yesterday. The offering plate came down my row and my 5-year-old fist held tightly onto the quarter in my pocket that my parents had given me to put into the offering. My older brother saw it all happen and reported it to my parents the second we got into the car after church.| He Must Become Greater
The gospel tells us that God is love, but putting our faith in Jesus means that we believe His love is for us. Know it. Believe it. Feel it. God loves you.| He Must Become Greater
How can Christians love one another? Love our Enemy? Seek Justice?| Elaine Kelly Author
Learn about Mary Magdelene in the Bible. Jesus cast out 7 demons from Mary and she became the first evangelist after his resurrection.| NIV Bible
Jesus' story never grows old. He is still what Easter is all about. I pray this Easter meditation about Palm Sunday will bless and encourage you.| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
What is ecumenical Christianity and how can it empower the church?| Elaine Kelly Author
As the Christmas season begins, our hearts always turn to the Hope of Christmas: Immanuel, God with Us. How we need His hope today!| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
The last week has brought sickness and lots of time not resting as littles and adults navigate through the most recent 2024 illness—whatever it may be. I have also been... Read More The post When We Condemn God to Justify Ourselves appeared first on Amy K Fewell | Homesteading for the Kingdom.| Amy K Fewell | Homesteading for the Kingdom
The idea of learning to regulate, manage, or overcome emotion can be overwhelming. A few Sundays ago, the staff at Sunrise Residential Treatment Center develope| Sunrise Residential Treatment Center
Mom life is messy, but we don't have to do it in our own strength. God is ready to step in, strengthen us, & use our mom legacy for His glory.| Life in Lape Haven
Life is made up of so much stuff! That’s what was| Illustrator's Way
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I grew up in the 90s and early 2000s church. I’ve seen a lot, being involved in church since I was 9 years old, and especially during my teen years. I led worship for a| Amy K Fewell | Homesteading for the Kingdom
This year has been the worst year for my tomatoes. I have never not been able to grow tomatoes with much success. The only other year we didn’t have a bumper crop was because I| Amy K Fewell | Homesteading for the Kingdom
