Lori Altebaumer
The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. – Psalm 103:19 God alone is sovereign. This is true whether we are talking about our lives, our governments, or our world. It’s easy to believe this when our lives seem safe and secure— when we...
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” -- James 1:17 (NIV) Please Pray:Father God, thank You for being the giver of good and perfect gifts. Thank You for being full of light. Because...
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” -- James 1:17 (NIV) Peter Pan is a household name. His character originated in 1902 in the writings of J. M. Barrie, and has since been...
Keri Willis
“But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue...
Keri Willis
“But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.” --Psalms 119:71Please Pray:Lord, we thank you for your guidance and protection over our lives. We thank you like David, that although we experience seasons of affliction, that we can say that all things work...
Anneta Pinto-Young
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.” --Psalms 119:71David spoke in Psalm 119 about experiencing affliction. This is the longest chapter in the Bible. It contains 22 stanzas and is written as an acrostic poem, containing 176 verses. In eight stanzas,...
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14 (NLT)Please Pray:Dear Triune God, I don’t understand what is going on. I have lots of emotions about this. Yet here I am praying again because I trust you. I have learned that...
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14 (NLT)I don’t understand the providence of God.I know what would make sense to me. I have my expectations. I believe my expectations are logical. But this is not what my lived experience...
Treva Barnard
“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” -- Psalm 119:105Please Pray:Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. In times of darkness and uncertainty, help me to remember that not all...
Treva Barnard
“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” -- Psalm 119:105When we think of darkness, we often associate it with fear, uncertainty, or even loneliness. Yet, not all darkness is bad. Sometimes, darkness is where God does His best work, shaping us, preparing us,...
Shirley Brosius
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26 (NIV)I had quit my teaching job to attend seminary and work part time on a church staff....
Shirley Brosius
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” – Acts 17:26 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, I like to control my life. But I do what I can to follow...