Where Is God When Times Are Bad?
“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made…
Guest Post by James Watkins: Why? Why? Why?
A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For the Hurting
Does your heart yearn to help people who are hurting? Mine does and I’m sure yours…
Anyone Snowed Under?
Any of you ever find yourselves snowed under? This was the sight that greeted me several years…
Endurance Possible with God’s Unfailing Help
“But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to…
Behind the Clouds the Sun Still Shines
One day when I stepped out my back door to enjoy an early morning drink of…
God Stands Near and Gives Courage
“. . . the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage!’” Acts 23:11 NIV We’ve…
Winter and Life Extremes: A Time to Hunker Down
Do you get any of winter’s deep freeze days where you live? You know, those days…
Standing By Our Sides
“But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength . . . ” 2…
Rock-Solid Words of Hope
Many around the world are in need of hope today. Their situations look bleak if not…
Powerful Way to Pray for Those in Ongoing Difficulty
Most of us know someone who deals daily with an ongoing serious difficulty of some sort….
What Will I Do When a Storm Descends
*I pray this encore post from April 2011 blesses you today! A potential health crisis threatened…
Meeting a Problem Head-On
“Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, ‘Who…
Waste Nothing
“When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces…
One Perfect Way to Pray for Those in Crisis
“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will but yours…
Midweek Morsel: Staying in Lonely Places
“ . . . Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in…
Midweek Morsel: Attended by Angels
“At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the desert…
God Blesses Above and Beyond
Anyone growing weary while traveling a hard road? Anyone growing discouraged while waiting for God to…