Strength – Walking With Jesus

Women Fighting for What They Love

*This article by Ron Hutchcraft, focused on godly women, should alert us to our need to respect and honor the women in our lives, but especially to thank the Lord for those who are loving and serving Him. Blessings, Ed 😊 It was a big deal when the Defense Department approved women being in combatContinue reading “Women Fighting for What They Love”

An Infinite God

“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” (Psalm 147:3-5 NLT) Most of us struggle to wrap our minds around the enormity of our God’s capacity to care, to understand, andContinue reading “An Infinite God”

Successful or Faithful?

“Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or toContinue reading “Successful or Faithful?”

Be Refreshed

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31). “For with you is the fountain of life” (Psalm 36:9). *As I do each 15th of the month, I’m featuring another helpful devotion fromContinue reading “Be Refreshed”

Where to Find Peace of Mind This Christmas

*Please be blessed and inspired by this powerful message by Pastor Rick Warren. “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him.” (Romans 15:13 NLT) Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life? Where do you findContinue reading “Where to Find Peace of Mind This Christmas”

The Point of Grace

“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now youContinue reading “The Point of Grace”

Before the Outcome is Known

“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) While we can debate Paul’s “weakness,” my sense is it had to do with hisContinue reading “Before the Outcome is Known”

Faith

“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17 NLT) How would you describe your faith? How is your life different since you’ve placed your trust in Jesus? What does having faith in Christ mean to you in practical terms? Is it a creed or conviction upon which yourContinue reading “Faith”

Feeling Powerless?

“Jesus knew what they were thinking, so He asked them, ‘Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts? Is it easier to say “Your sins are forgiven,” or “Stand up and walk”? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then JesusContinue reading “Feeling Powerless?”

Weakness

“Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Every human being has weakness in some area or avenue of their life. We canContinue reading “Weakness”