HANANIAH
It survived untranslated. When the New Testament was written in Greek, one little Aramaic prayer was left in its original form — too precious to the earliest Christians to render into another language. That word is maranatha.The maranatha meaning is, simply, "Come, Lord" — but behind those two words lies...
HANANIAH
When life gets heavy, most of us don't need more words — we need the right words. And often the most steadying thing we can do is take a verse of Scripture and simply pray it back to God.This guide gathers bible verses to pray over the specific, named moments...
HANANIAH
Before anything else, one thing needs saying plainly: depression is not a sign of weak faith, and it is not a sin to struggle with.Some of the most faithful people in the Bible walked through seasons of crushing darkness — and Scripture records it without a hint of shame. So...
HANANIAH
Some seasons are not solved; they are survived. And in the surviving, what you need is not advice but comfort.There is a difference. Advice tells you what to do. Comfort sits with you in what you cannot change. When life is genuinely hard — when you are weary, grieving, overwhelmed,...
Sylvia Greer
Have you ever asked yourself this question: What is all of this for? You study, you work, you marry, you raise children, and then you grow old, and then you die. The sun rises as it always has, and sets as it always has. Seasons come and go, year after...
Renee Gotcher
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. –Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)A quick scroll through your social media feed at the beginning of a new year will likely reveal countless motivational quotes and affirmations that sound...
Renee Gotcher
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain. – Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, As I enter another new year, help me let go of my expectations and trust You more deeply, knowing that You...
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.– Hebrews 11:6 Christmas morning is probably the most exciting day in my house. It’s a day when I get to sit...
Charlaine Martin
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness....
Laura Maser
Therefore, having been justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 5:1 (NKJV)Please Pray:Dear Heavenly Father,You knew us before the world began, before we were knit together in our mother's womb. You know all things about us, and You alone know the number...
Laura Maser
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 5:1 (NKJV)Today, we had a great discussion in my weekly Bible study class. We are studying the Book of Psalms, and this week we reviewed Psalms 29, 33, and 104. During our...
With a hint of crispness in the air, Fall is a season that can be downright magical for those who ascribe to the vividly colored hues of falling leaves, deep blue skies, and the earthen aroma of harvest.As the centerpiece of this autumnal bliss is the pumpkin, the bright orange...
ST. LOUIS - Known far and wide for his positive, uplifting messages of hope, motivational speaker, author, and podcaster John O’Leary has inspired thousands around the world by sharing his perspective on how to live more boldly yet selflessly. But long before developing such a positive outlook on life, O’Leary...
By and large, living life with regret is something we all try to avoid. But often, due to a myriad of circumstances, it captures us and won’t let go. When this happens we find ourselves lamenting our previous choices, questioning the decisions we didn’t make, and pondering how to make...
Lisa Wesley 
He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Cor 1:4)God may currently be allowing certain things to happen to you this very moment, not because of...
Lisa Wesley "I will give her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; She shall sing there, as in the days of her youth." Hosea 2:15 There have been many times when these words have been a safety net for me when I felt like I...
With more than 40 years in faith-based media and the arts, Steve Taylor has forged a diversified career as a musical recording artist, record producer, movie director, and screenwriter.During the 1980s, the Colorado native was a prominent contemporary Christian recording artist releasing four albums including his 1985 hallmark On the...
Sometimes, despite centuries filled with tradition and rules that may or may not cooperate with modern society, we need to seek change for the ultimate good for ourselves but more importantly the people around us. For example:Telling time a via a mechanized clock rather than relying on the sun;Driving a...
As parents, for as much as we believe that our children will grow up and follow in the way they were raised, the reality is that every young person sees the world in a way that is unique to their individuality. And sometimes, that mindset is in direct conflict with...
“He (Jesus) is not here, but is risen!” – Luke 24:6aJesus is ALIVE! He conquered the grave and rose from the dead, never to die again. Jesus destroyed Satan’s greatest weapon - the fear of death. Hallelujah! Praise God! What does Jesus’ victory over death mean for us?As I prayed...