“A girl on a mountaintop” by Wandrer.Click See License
We complain there is little justice in the world. We worry over evil that occupies our minds and unsettles our faith. We cry out for righteousness and truth to be brought to our courts, our schools and our land. We ask for help in times of family trouble. And we wait.
“The Gift of God” by listentothe mountains See License
The difference between what we want and what we need is something that can still trip us up. Many things we want don't present a problem to us. But sometimes that which we want becomes a desire that can consume our thoughts. Before long, we forget about what God has for us because we are more focused on acquiring that thing we believe will fulfill us. It may be a relationship or an object, but
“Blueprint Drawing” by Piotr Siedlecki
To build a house, you need a blueprint. It details the design and plan so that every tradesperson knows how to complete their part of the building process. To build a godly family and community, we need a blueprint, and Jesus came to give us just that! Jesus stepped outside of the synagogue walls to spend time among the people, meeting them right where they were at. He observed their individual need and healed them
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Just like the "we could have had a V-8" commercial where it suddenly dawns on the actors that a V-8 would have served them better than downing a sugary drink, do you catch yourself saying, "I could have prayed about it" when something isn't working out very well? That still happens to me!
"At 1st it may feel like freedom and fun* to skimp on prayer and neglect the Word. But then we pay with shallowness, powerlessness, vulnerability to sin
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"How do you starve a dog? You let 3 people feed it." Jimmy Evans
How easily we assume someone else will step up and feed the poor creature. And no one does.
“A happy smile” by CharlesFred See License
Giving away our time, money or resources really goes against the Western world's stance of pursuing success and accumulating wealth as a measurement of that success. God, however, tells us to share our blessings, which means to sacrifice what we have, perhaps something we value, when we see a need in someone else's life. We have talked about how it can be less painful to write a check than to help a friend or
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The news reflects how America is increasingly viewed as a secular nation, yet various Christian organizations report a massive spike in an interest in prayer. People are online, seeking hope through prayer for themselves and the world at large. As Christian history has shown, in times of crisis, many will turn to prayer. So, as a believer, how can I make hope a visible attribute – how can I provoke conversation about
“Protestors at White House Gate” by Harris & Ewing
Following great military victories under King David, God gave Israel a rest from their enemies on every side. Solomon freely built a magnificent Temple and the nation was extremely prosperous, with peaceful borders. Unfortunately, the people and their leaders moved further from God. They compromised in their worship and alliances. We know what happened next - the nation literally split (975BC), with 10 tribes in
Peaceful sunset by Giuseppe Milo
Twisted generation. ✔ Check. But what about blameless and