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Do You have an ‘Even If’ Faith?
The three friends had every reason to doubt God. Though they had been faithful to him, they had been taken as slaves to a foreign country. Their homeland had been destroyed. The history of their nation seemed to be coming
You’ll get through this!
God surrounds us like the Pacific surrounds an ocean floor pebble. He is everywhere; above, below, on all sides. We choose our response. Will I be rock or sponge? Will I resist or receive? There are times in life when everything
Want To Improve Your Life and Heavy Burdens? Memorize Scripture!
I know of no other single practice in the Christian life that's more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. That's right. No other single discipline is more useful and rewarding than this. No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends!
Waiting on answers to prayers? 9 Bible verses to assure you that God hears you!
We can often make the mistake that if God doesn't answer our prayers with a "yes", or if He doesn't answer them in good time, then He hasn't answered them at all - and isn't planning to either. After all,
God is planning the very best for you!
Some time ago, I was told a story by an acquaintance about a little girl who loved fashion, and in particular, jewelry. One afternoon, she and her mother were at the mall; as they stood at the checkout line at
Ever Wonder if YOU are still in the will of God for Your life?
For Christians, seeking the will of God and doing it is probably one of the most fulfilling and satisfying things to do in life, along with cultivating a growing and deepening relationship with God. However, because we are often faced
Are You In A Spiritual Rut? 6 Ways To Get out!
There are times when, for whatever reason, our devotional life goes stale. Bible reading seems like a colossal chore, our prayers feel tepid and weak, and our love for God ebbs. We feel like we are stuck in a spiritual
What to Do When Worry Gets the Best of You!
One of my friends sent me a text upon learning her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. I was surprised—yet encouraged—by her reaction. "God's got this," she said confidently. I want that type of unswerving trust in the One who
Do You need Prayers to help you make it?
Are you at a place in your life that you need or want some help with your life? Do you ever wonder if your prayers are making a difference with God? We've found that prayer works and prayer does change
Are the Yabbotts Visiting YOU to “Try To Steal” YOUR Joy?
"I can't seem to find God at work anywhere in my life? Where is he? Has Jesus abandoned me? Look at all that is going wrong with me and with my life and with my church — how could God
Are You Praying Trying To Figure God out?
I'm sure you know what it's like to wait upon God for something and to wonder, at times, if he's even listening at all. I remember waiting upon God for a second child and wondering if he was even there
Need To Be Reminded of God’s Goodness? Time to write a Done-It List!
When was the last time you felt truly thankful? Maybe you're American, and the idea is at least built into your annual calendar. Or perhaps like me, you occasionally stop for long enough to look at the life you've been
Can You Give This 1 Day To God?
After our sabbath services last Friday, a member of my congregation approached me at the social reception where we visit with each other and enjoy sumptuous desserts. She proudly said she was observing National Unplugged Sabbath, a project designed to
Not Successful? Maybe it’s Not God’s Plan!
It’s no secret that the American dream is rooted and established on the idea of personal success. Our whole culture is centered upon personal achievement, and it’s become an obsession. We hear endless chatter of success in all different forms--