Category Archives: Christian encouragement
Ask what I shall give you!
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” (1 Kings 3:5 ESV) Can you just imagine God asking you that? This is the kind of moment every kid dreams of—and the reason their
Tired of it all?Invite God to help make things better!
Even when you try to have a good day sometimes, things can still be rough and tough to deal with. Be encouraged today, you don't have to travel the road alone in life; God offers to travel it with you.
Don’t give up on Your God given dreams!
God is a God of purpose and planning. There is good reason for everything that He does. The fact that you are here, alive and not dead, means that God has a plan for your life and a purpose for
Experience Freshness in YOUR Prayer Life with God – Pray The Psalms!
Making the Psalms a consistent part of our time studying the Bible is enriching and important. The Psalms are meant to be sung and prayed, but so often we just read through them on our own for words of encouragement.
God will change Your Pain..eventually!
During your times of hardship, you may often feel like whining, “Who needs this pain? I certainly don’t!” But often times this is a shortsighted reaction. You don't need hardship just for its own sake, but God wants to change
Wait For it, Let God Recharge Your batteries!
There is a couple of phrases that I have never heard anybody say. I have never heard my wife say, “I have too many clothes and shoes.” I have never heard my kids say, “Shhh, Daddy is on the phone,
1 New Years Resolution that will improve your year!
In December, nearly half of Americans make at least one resolution for the upcoming new year. A survey conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion revealed the top 21 resolutions that Americans made for 2023. Those 21 resolutions
The barren Christmas tree!
We would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and an even happier New Year. The day that we have all been waiting for is here, Christmas, the celebration of God’s one and only son Jesus Christ’s
Ever wonder why Christmas is important?
Christians celebrate Christmas, the day Christ was born on earth to Mary, the virgin mother. God doesn’t have to go to great lengths to show His vibrant brush strokes in the world and on our lives, yet He often does.
Looking for gifts? God has already given you, “an overlooked” gift!
One mom picked up a small gift box, holding it close to her ear as she slightly shook it. She only hesitated a moment before setting it aside to select another. That particular gift was set aside multiple times as
Cling to the Psalms, if you’re going through it!
The Psalms are a treasure-trove of scriptural delight. In fact, many memorable worship songs are drawn from this part of the scripture. From Marty Nystrom’s “As the Dear” (Psalm 42) to Matt Redman’s “Better is one day” (Psalm 85), contemporary
Ready to get up and get going with God? 7 ways to recapture your spiritual get up and go!
When I'm tired or overwhelmed I haven't got the capacity to be spiritual. It seems too much like hard work. My mind swirls with worries, to-do lists and what-ifs, and I'd rather flop in front of the TV than get
Don’t like how things are?Try This!
Do you know the power God has invested in your words? Your words have such power that they can stop you from receiving what God has for you. God has invested great power in the words you speak daily, weekly
If You’re Asking God For Anything, Are You Using What He Gave You?
I was walking on the gravel road near our home this morning with our dog, Rhema, and I was praying Ephesians 1 and 3 as I do daily. First I pray it over myself; like an oxygen mask, I put