“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV). Friend to Friend
Protect my life from the terror of the enemy. (Psalm 64:1b) Friend to Friend Battles are everywhere… in our homes, in our hearts, in our humanity, and in realms unseen. The Bible actually has a lot to say about this: Our struggle isn’t just against flesh and blood, but against
I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you (Romans 12:3b, NIV). Friend to Friend A famous explorer in South America was once forced to abandon his journey by an
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:23-24, NIV). Friend
“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory,
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, NIV). Friend to Friend In 1804, the British ship HMS Apollo was leading a
You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek’ (Psalm 27:8, ESV). Friend to Friend When I was a little girl, I loved my Grandpa Dick. He lived a few hours’ drive from us. When we set out for Grandpa’s house, I
I am the vine, and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me they can do nothing (John 15:5, NCV). Friend to Friend Who says dreams don’t come true? My son grew up with one dream in
Don’t turn to the right or to the left. (Proverbs 4:27, CSB) Friend to Friend Knowing her soul was filled with sorrow, I sent my girlfriend a few texts with links to worship songs, hoping they would cushion her grieving heart with comfort. A while later she responded. Listening and
Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10, NIV). Friend to Friend It is totally true that we have to learn to get still and quiet in order to hear from God. This is why God tells us in the Psalms: “Be still and know that I
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (Psalm 55:22, CSB) Friend to Friend I like to filter things. Get the junk out. Keep it pure. I have a filter for water on my counter and on my refrigerator.
“Woman, you are released [set free] from your infirmity! (Luke 13:12 AMPC, note added). Friend to Friend I was riding down the crowded streets of Mexico City in a cab when I saw her. She measured about four feet high, back curved, bent at the waist at a ninety-degree angle,
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NIV). Friend to Friend Since the start of the new year, three words have been ringing in my ears: “Come to Me.” Matthew 11:28 has been hidden in my heart for as
Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10, NIV). Friend to Friend It is totally true that we have to learn to get still and quiet in order to hear from God. This is why God tells us in the Psalms: “Be still and know that I
God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1, NRSV). Friend to Friend The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He feverishly prayed for God’s rescue, but with every day that passed, his hope weakened. Exhausted, he
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23, NIV) Friend to Friend I’m going to stop wasting time on TV. I am going to lose twenty pounds. I would like to help the poor. I’m going to show my kids I am
This I know: God is for me. (Psalm 56:9, CSB) Friend to Friend I often try to quiet fear by pretending it doesn’t exist. Clever… I know. But alas, it does exist and that’s not always a bad thing. To the contrary, it can actually keep us safe in proper
“Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31 NLT) Friend to Friend I sat on the edge of my seat as I watched my son’s first track meet. The crowd was abuzz as moms and dads chatted, waiting for their teens
LORD, even when I have trouble all around me, You will keep me alive. When my enemies are angry, You will reach down and save me by Your power (Psalm 138:7, NCV). Friend to Friend My father-in-law was swimming in the Atlantic Ocean when he was caught in a school
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