That’s what we learn deep down when we walk through something that is beyond what we believe to be our capabilities: we’re not alone. We must give from our core, give until we’re empty. For God equips us, God provides, and God gives us the strength to do what can seem impossible. We can empty our cup knowing we don’t have to be afraid, for God fills it right back up to the brim once more.
Read MoreBecause of Jesus, nothing stands between us and God. His sacrifice quite literally tore the barrier between us. We can talk to God just like we talk to a friend on the phone, only better.
Read MoreOn shining the light even on dark days by wearing the “clothes” of Christ—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Read MoreHer first sincere prayer raised the dead. Subsequent prayers have produced less dramatic results. Here, Lori Hatcher guest-blogs on “Raising Lazarus (and Wormi),” about impossible prayers.
Read MoreWhile hard work is good, thoughtless stress and overwhelm are not part of God’s plan for us. In Christ, we have relief from burnout and exhaustion, from that pervading sense of chaos and disarray.
Read MoreI was like a chameleon, constantly changing colors to suit my environment. Then I learned a key truth.
Read MoreI’ve always hated naps, but I’ve come to love them. In the last few years I’ve come to understand how tied in they are with my surrender to the Lord, my relinquishment of control on the tight grip I hold on life.
Read MoreI have firmly grasped my identity as a daughter of the King. That’s who I am, scars and all. Imperfections and all. It doesn’t matter what I did in the past or how many mistakes I made—what matters is that I choose to believe, repent, and follow Christ.
Read MoreBy nature, we humans are all sinners. But we can try our best to live holy, live right. We can try our best to walk on God‘s path, to achieve or at least strive for sanctification. On crooked walking and a reflection on off-course living.
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