Forgetting Who the Real Enemy Is

“Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are My followers. And many will turn away from Me and betray and hate each other.” (Matthew 24:10 NLT) In Matthew 24 Jesus is outlining the things that will happen in the last days before His return.Continue reading “Forgetting Who the Real Enemy Is”

The Ugly Side of Life

“Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. ‘How can Satan cast out Satan?’ He asked. ‘A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Mark 3:23-25 NLT) What is it in your life that is preventing you from being all that God has called youContinue reading “The Ugly Side of Life”

Healing Prayer For Hurting People

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT) In this difficult season so many of us, as well as our loved ones and friends, are hurting and in need of a touch from God. Please read these words of Sylvia Gunter prayerfully,Continue reading “Healing Prayer For Hurting People”

Assessing Life’s Scars

“From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17 NLT) As you read the verse above, what jumps out? For me the two words that drew my attention most forcefully were: “these things.” I immediately wondered whatContinue reading “Assessing Life’s Scars”