Tag: faith

The Problem with Joy (the turtle)

Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. – 1… Read More

The Problem with Sammi (the turtle)

May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. – 2 Peter 1:2 So you remember our turtle, Sammi, right? She’s the one on the… Read More

A Giveaway of the “You’re Chronically Ill…” Combo!!

“Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” – Matthew 26:41 I’d like to start off with a prayer request, if you’ll indulge… Read More

Have You Had Doctors That Seem More Like the Enemy?

“This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and He… Read More

Even In This

But the Lord stands beside me like a great warrior. Before him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me. They will fail and be thoroughly humiliated. Their dishonor will never be forgotten. – Jeremiah 20:11 Right beside… Read More

How to Be an Overcomer

The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24 This verse is so me. Am I the only one? I believe. I want to believe. I want to be an… Read More

The Last Straw

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Have you… Read More

Are You Missing the Miracle?

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes,… Read More

The Thing That Makes Us Wishers

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers… Read More

Sleeping with the Enemy

“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” – Isaiah… Read More