What does obedience have to do with trust? When you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior in response to His love for you, you returned that love to Him. Jesus says in John 14:15 NIV “If you love me, keep…
Walking in Trust: The Power of Daily Surrender to God
Let’s begin by looking at the Biblical definition of surrender. Surrender, in a biblical context, refers to the act of yielding or submitting to the authority and will of God. It involves a relinquishment of personal control and a trust…
God’s Hand in Healing: 7 Ways He Restores After Grief
March is a hard month for my family. Although in different years, we lost my daughter-in-law’s mother, my son-in-law, my mother and my granddaughter, all in the month of March. Even though the years differ, the anniversary of their passing…
When Trials Come: Scripture to Keep Your Heart Fixed on God
Trials are a part of life here on earth. We would love to know that as Christians we are exempt. This is what Jesus said about trials. John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me…
Seeking God’s Kingdom First: A Practical Guide for Today
The “Kingdom of God” or “Kingdom of Heaven” is not physical. As Jesus said in Luke 17:20-21 NIV “Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The coming of the kingdom of God is…
8 Transformative Bible Verses on Submitting to God’s Will
God’s Word has the power to transform our lives by helping us to submit to God’s will. As we begin to read and study His Word, we can see how He wants us to live. The beginning of this journey…
Standing on God’s Promises in Prayer
One of the best ways of having confidence in prayer to God is to claim His promises. Do you know what His promises about prayer are? When thinking about promises, we need to know if the person making the promise…
Overcoming Loss with Trust in God: A Path to Hope
Going through loss, whether a loved one or relationship causes pain. Naturally, it’s something we don’t like, and look for ways to soften it. We can go through several negative ways to overcome the situation, denying the truth, drinking, anger,…
3 Marys in Scripture: Their Powerful Role in God’s Plan
Mary, mother of Jesus, Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene had some things in common, a direct relationship with Jesus, each experienced miracles and all were devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Even though they had a lot in common, we…
3 Remarkable Women of the Bible: What We Can Learn From Them
It’s hard to relate to women whose culture is so different from today. So how do we make a connection to bridge the time gap? By looking at their character. We can also relate to who they were, regular women…
Overcoming Fear With Faith: How to Surrender Your Worries to God
Fear is something that grips our hearts at one time or the other. How wonderful it is to have faith in a God who can help us overcome it and replace it with peace. The Bible says: Hebrews 11:1 NIV…
How to Transform Your Life by Renewing Your Mind
Transformation is talked about in many ways, but God’s transforming power is the best. I have seen people so far from the Lord do an about face when trusting Jesus Christ as Savior. This transformation continues through the renewing of…