On Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks for our many blessings. We thank God for the things that bring joy to our lives, for our families and our homes. We give Him thanks for prayers answered, for making a way in situations that were impossible to us. But our deepest, most heartfelt praise is for Jesus, … Continue reading Forever Thankful!
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Our Lifeline!
Prayer is an essential part of being a Christian because it's our lifeline to God! This is how we talk to Him, tell Him our problems, wait on Him for our answers, and rejoice with Him for our victories. And the Lord speaks to us through the Scriptures, builds us up, gives us wisdom and … Continue reading Our Lifeline!
Share the Praise!
When sports fans get together and share praises for their favorite team, there's an excitement in the air that makes even non-fans curious. And when Christians get together and praise the Lord and share stories of God's mighty blessings, even the unsaved get excited. When they see God's children talking about His unconditional love, amazing … Continue reading Share the Praise!
Rejoice Because…!
As Christians, we shouldn't let our problems cause us stress; we should rejoice! Not because OF our problems, but because God is greater THAN our problems. Nothing is impossible to Him! He is the Alpha and Omega, our Lord, Savior, Healer, Counselor, and Friend, and the One who defeated our enemy at the cross. Jesus … Continue reading Rejoice Because…!
When Truth Hits!
It's impossible to sing praises to God from the heart when we don't know Him. It's not until the Truth hits us and opens our eyes that we can accept Jesus as God's Son who came to save us from our sins and replace the worldly spirit within us with HIS Spirit. When we study … Continue reading When Truth Hits!
The Thanksgiving List!
Thanksgiving is when most of us give thanks for our list of blessings; sadly, many can't see the blessings through their pain. Today, let's encourage each other to focus on Jesus, our Savior, who gave His life to die in our place so our sins would be forgiven and we could be with Him forever. … Continue reading The Thanksgiving List!
No Shortage of Problems
Today's world has no shortage of problems, but as Christians, we can rejoice because we don't have to face them alone. Jesus said they'd come (John 16:33) because we live in a corrupt world, and He told us to give them ALL to Him in prayer (1 Peter 5:7), and He'd lead us through them. … Continue reading No Shortage of Problems
Our Daily Walk
How can Christians rejoice and pray without ceasing when our days are busy with family and work? It's easy when we love Jesus, have a relationship with Him, and walk with Him daily. God's Spirit lives in us and never leaves. We can talk to Him anytime, anywhere, and about anything. We can rejoice, praise … Continue reading Our Daily Walk
The Road to Victory
The road to victory begins with thanking God for His love, mercy, and unseen blessings. In troubled times, we must remember that God is with us and that when we put our hope and trust in Him, He will bless us in ways we can't imagine. Whatever we face today, let's not get down on … Continue reading The Road to Victory
A New Day
There is a sure way to begin every new day on a positive note! That is, beginning it with prayer, praising God and giving Him thanks for the day, and asking for His direction in all we do. When we make Him our first priority, everything else falls into place because God is good, and … Continue reading A New Day
Choosing to be Thankful
As Christians, we can look through the surrounding chaos and see Jesus! We're thankful that He saved us from God's pending wrath and that He's coming soon to take us to be with Him forever. We're grateful for all God has done and for all He is doing. He hears and answers our prayers, provides … Continue reading Choosing to be Thankful
When Things Get Tough
When things get tough, we get tougher! We don't give in to the world, but rather, we go to God in prayer and give Him praise and thanks for our salvation, and we put our hope and faith in Jesus to get us through our problems. We know that God is watching over us and … Continue reading When Things Get Tough
Thank God for What?
The Bible tells us to thank God in all circumstances—not FOR them but IN them, and we can do this when we know that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. We pray about our circumstances, give thanks to Him for His salvation, and then rejoice because we know that He's GREATER than our problems. As … Continue reading Thank God for What?
Happy Thanksgiving
Today, despite all the turmoil around us, many families are gathering together for a Thanksgiving celebration. We are all thankful to God for many different reasons, but there is one that all Christians agree on! Jesus is the Son of God, who came from Heaven to earth and died on the cross for our sins … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Cry Out Now!
We're surrounded by political and economic destruction and increasing climatic disasters. It's all been prophesied in the Bible, and it's going to get worse as the world spirals to its end, which is almost upon us. If you don't know Jesus, you must cry out to Him, repent of your sins, and accept Him as … Continue reading Cry Out Now!
Sing and Shout the Victory!
As Christians, we live in this world, but it's not our home—the god of this world no longer has rule over us—but because we live here, we are susceptible to its elements and to the sin and sickness around us. However, Jesus defeated the devil at the cross because He is greater than the lord … Continue reading Sing and Shout the Victory!
He Knows Our Heart
It's easy to praise God for the victories in our lives, but we also need to thank Him for the times when His mercy has brought us through bad situations. It's often these times that make us realize how much our Heavenly Father loves us. He wants to be involved in every area of our … Continue reading He Knows Our Heart
Fear or Hope?
The world is using fear and ignorance to try and control people but the truth is, they are not in control—God is! Let's not waste this day worrying about the threats of this world; let's look to God and rest in Him, in His Word, and in His promises. The world is spiralling towards judgment … Continue reading Fear or Hope?
Thanksgiving
Giving thanks to the Lord is more than just praising Him for the things we see and for the good times in our lives; it's also praising Him for the things we don't see and for His presence during the bad times. We give Him praise and thanks always because God works on our behalf … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Sing unto the Lord!
We can't hide from all of the changes that are happening around us, but we can rise up and be God's light that leads others to safety. More than ever before, we need to focus on Jesus, spend more time in prayer, study the Scriptures more diligently, and open our hearts to continual praise. When … Continue reading Sing unto the Lord!