One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. Acts 16:14 We can often wonder if we are making a difference in the lives of others… Continue reading Preparing Hearts
Category: Encouragement
You Belong To Me
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God. Jeremiah 32:38 We have a fundamental need to belong, for it is in belonging that we often experience a deep sense of value. Christians and non-Christians alike, can all go through periods of feeling that we are of no value; that we have… Continue reading You Belong To Me
Never Disappointed
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 People put their trust in a lot of different things. Some trust banks with their savings while others trust the housing market or stock market with their investments. Trust is put in sportsmen and women to bring… Continue reading Never Disappointed
He Sees You
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15:3 You may wonder at times if the God of the whole universe really sees you because the thought of it seems so incredible. The truth is, God sees every single person upon the earth and He… Continue reading He Sees You
The Secret of Enough
The pursuit of contentment and godliness is emphasized in 1 Timothy 6:6 and Philippians 4:11-12. True richness comes from what we hold in our hearts, not what we hold in our hands.
Unexplainable Joy
Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Possible or not possible? Joy is normally thought of as an emotion that comes out during positive situations. For the Christian, however, joy transcends a fleeting feeling, for it is an integral part of our very being. Although it may be difficult at times, the ability to experience joy in… Continue reading Unexplainable Joy
God’s Providence
Psalm 18 is a song of thanksgiving and praise by David, expressing his confidence in God's faithfulness and divine providence. It is a song of encouragement for each one of us to call upon the Lord in all circumstances.
Spirit Unhindered
The Bible urges believers to not quench the Spirit. By walking with the Spirit, resisting worldly desires, and surrendering to His guidance, we can keep the Spirit's flame burning bright within our lives.
Lighting the Path
That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 To be blameless, innocent and without blemish is unfortunately outside the realm of our personal ability. The good news is, that although it… Continue reading Lighting the Path
God is Always Listening
Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!” Psalm 66:20 We may wonder on occasion whether God has seen our distress and heard our prayer. If you can relate to this, then you are in good company because even king David had the same thoughts sometimes.… Continue reading God is Always Listening
