Promise for Today: God’s Care for Us
January 5, 2016
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“I created you and have cared for you since before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime–until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you.” (Isaiah 46:3-4 NLT)
God’s Care for Us
Does God really care? Read more
Promise for Today: The Nearness of God
October 14, 2015
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a soldering wick he will not snuff out.” Isaiah 42:3 NIV
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 NIV
Promise for Today: God’s Forever Faithfulness
June 2, 2015
“You are faithful to your promises, O God.” Psalm 71:22 NLT
Ten Simple Ways to Add Balance to Your Days
October 14, 2013
Seasons of life run their course, and no matter who we are or at what stage we’re at, we often see balance as an impossibility.
You can focus on a project you love and not even miss eating. You may procrastinate your unpleasant tasks or bow to the tyranny of the urgent. You can help others reach their dreams but never realize your own. You may even teach about intimacy with God but never spend time with Him yourself. Do any of those fit you?
We can usually find an excuse to fit every situation: It’s the kids, my boss, my husband or wife. It’s my health, my editor, or my age in life. Believe me, I’ve offered my share of excuses along with you. But I long for this thing called balance, don’t you?
Keeping Life in Balance
Keeping life balanced is not easy for anyone, but here are 10 simple ways that help me daily. Maybe it will give you a good place to start: Read more
How to Give More When You Have Less
November 26, 2012
Photo by Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Has the economy left you financially challenged? Do you give less than you used to, not more? Here are three ways you can give more even when you have less: Read more
What If You Never Make the Top Ten–or Anyone’s List?
January 16, 2012
photo courtsy of yirsh at www.sxc.hu
The Top Ten
At the beginning of each year you’ll usually hear or read about a list of people who have made the”Top Tens”: Top Ten Fashion Designers, Top Ten Bloggers, Top Ten Musicians, Top Ten Authors, Top Ten Wage Earners.
We may never see our name on a “Top Ten” list–or on anyone’s positive kind of list. Things in our lives can easily slip from bad to worse. And it’s entirely possible that some circumstances will never change, no matter how hard we try to influence them. Life may never seem fair. How can we possibly handle that without giving in or giving up? Read more
God Had Dreams, Too
November 8, 2011
photo by Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Did you know that God had dreams, too? Who do you think designed every four-footed creature, every flower petal, and every winged insect? Read more
Simple Truth for Today: Situations Don’t Cause Emotions.
July 25, 2011
Photo courtesy of Jungleboy at www.sxc.hu
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances (Philippians 4:11, NAS).
Situations Don’t Cause Emotions.
Before you react to that statement, read Philippinas 4:11 again, and then respond, not react. When I first heard that simple truth years ago, I admit it was difficult to understand. I’m not asking you to accept it, just think about it.
I can hear your responses: “You stub your toe”… “You lose your job”… “You experience foreclosure”… “You have a car accident.” All of these cause emotions, right? Do they? Pain, yes. But do they cause your emotions? What are some emotions you might experience? Anger? Despair? Frustration? Panic? Read more
Four Ways to Wait on God
May 31, 2011
photo by RBJ
Most of us don’t like to wait. Yet even with our latest technology advances, experts say we spend an average of two years of our lives waiting for something: red lights, traffic backups, doctor’s appointments, grocery lines, income tax refunds, and insurance checks.
We wait for babies to be born, boring sermons to end, houses to sell, and kids to grow up. We usually prefer fast-food, instant communication (facebook), immediate profits, and magical answers to difficult questions. Read more
Promise for Today: God’s Thoughts About You
April 11, 2011
photo by RBJ
photo by RBJ
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! Psalm 139:27 NLT
How often do you think about God? Early in the morning? At mealtimes? Before bedtime? An hour a day? Once a week?
Do you know how often God thinks about you? Once a year? Once a month? After all, He has billions of names to remember. Maybe you’re just another pretty face to Him. Read more
You are so important to me! As an inspirational author and day-voted follower of Jesus, I love to paint encouragement on the hearts of others just like you.
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