I’ve chosen the topic “WAITING” for this month’s Bible memory verse challenge. Doesn’t it seem hard to wait for help or answers? Memorizing some Bible verses about waiting can help us learn to wait on God during these difficult times. (***Find the printable memory verses below the mini devotional.***) Mini devotional: Whenever I go, or a loved one or friend goes to the doctor for testing, the most anxious part is waiting for the test results. Waiting seems to wear away on my energy. Does it yours? I think it’s because I wrestle inside my mind trying to figure out for myself all the possible answers. What could it be? What…
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Five Encouraging Bible Verses About Facing Life’s Storms
I thought it might be fitting to talk about the topic of storms this week as the news has been warning us constantly about storms. Bringing back the memories of my childhood, my dad loved to go out on the front porch to watch a storm. I’d stand next to him and peer up into the dark sky to see the flashing lights and hear the crackling thunder — and the frightening loud booms. Storms were exciting to my dad. Standing next to him, I’d feel secure while sharing his passion and excitement of the present storm. Now most of you may be shaking your head, wondering why in the…
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I will be GLAD in the Lord
Turning on the news these days does not seem to bring me much gladness. Have you ever come away feeling happy and uplifted after hearing about fires, floods, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tsunamis, violence and other catastrophes from all over our world? I suspected not. Me neither. The good news is that our meditation of our Heavenly Father is sweet. It can bring calmness as we can ponder on all the goodness of God. Our meditation of Him can bring peace as we think about all His wonderful promises written in His Word. We can also turn to the last book of Revelation and read the end of the story. We…
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Your Words Can Help or Hurt Others — Choose Wisely!!!
Ever since I was born, words have had both a positive and a negative influence on my life. And it is the same for you and for every human being who has lived here on earth. Negative words can be the hardest to bear. Sometimes we need some good criticism to set us back on the right path. It was once told to me to listen well to criticism. If there’s truth to it, and it’s something that I need to change, then criticism can become a welcomed gift. However, some criticism isn’t intended to be a blessing. It’s meant to simply tear us down and destroy our joy. If…
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Monthly Bible Memory Verse Challenge – Month 13 – Steadfastness (and Guest Devotional)
I’ve chosen the word “STEADFASTNESS” for this month’s Bible memory verse challenge. There’s so many Christians who are struggling through trials and hardships. It’s easy to want to give up, but with God’s grace, we can persevere! Side note: With permission, I’ve shared a Facebook post (devotional) by a friend of mine. I’m sure it will be a blessing to you. Please take time to read it below. (***Find the printable memory verses below the devotional.***) Guest post by Ruthie Sloan Miller (Pastor’s Wife, Nevada) Ever feel like quitting something that you know God wants you to be doing? Like Moses when he was leading the Israelites to the Promised…
