“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—(1 Corinthians 2:9). Friend to Friend I hopped up on the counter at the soda fountain and placed my five-year-old feet on the spinning
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still (Exodus 14:14, NIV) Friend to Friend There’s nothing worse than believing God for victory, only to experience defeat. Recently, I prayed and prayed without any change. I praised and worshipped, without a breakthrough. Even now, I need God for everything, yet
He (God) is so rich in kindness that he purchased our freedom through the blood of His Son, and our sins are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7, NLT). Friend to Friend The holidays have a way of resurrecting old hurts. One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the choice
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him (2 Peter 3:14). Friend to Friend Did you know that you’ve got what it takes to do all that God has prepared for you to do?
I will never leave you nor forsake you. (Joshua 1:5, NIV) Friend to Friend The morning had been hectic and they were running late because the baby needed a last minute diaper change. Tara needed to get all three kiddos loaded up and to the car pool location quickly, but for
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). Friend to Friend As a high school junior, I decided it was time to take Homemaking 101. I can still see Mrs. Johnson’s face as
Today’s Truth “Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV) Friend to Friend I want to rescue him. That’s what I thought on school field day, as I stood on that white painted gym-floor line getting ready to race. I want
Today’s Truth Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV) Friend to Friend My daughter Noelle and I were sightseeing in New York
Today’s Truth Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. (Luke 3:11) Friend to Friend Luke 3 tells the story of John the Baptist as he began his ministry. His job? Prepare the way of the
Today’s Truth “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 188:24 NIV) Friend to Friend It was just a quick check-up at the doctor’s office…or at least that’s what it was supposed to be. My “to-do-list” resembled a mile-long scroll and
Today’s Truth Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7, NASB). Friend to Friend According to
Today’s Truth The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) Friend to Friend The gap between knowing I need God’s rest and responsively living it out can be huge. You too? Yesterday we began to talk about the spiritual discipline of
Today’s Truth Truly my soul finds rest in God. (Psalm 62:1) Friend to Friend Cammie is a children’s ministry director at her church. One day, as she was preparing for the lesson she would teach on Sunday morning, she had an idea for a fun illustration that would require a
Today’s Truth Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever (Psalm 23:6, NIV). Friend to Friend Life is a marathon – not a fifty-yard dash. When the psalmist says, “I will dwell in the
Today’s Truth If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7, NIV) Friend to Friend One of the most lovable and charming characters in the history of cartoon animation has to be Winnie the Pooh.
Today’s Truth But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV). Friend to Friend My Christmas guests
Today’s Truth And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in
Today’s Truth For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16, NLT). Friend to Friend “You will never be able to have biological children,” the doctor said. After years of painful
Today’s Truth When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3) Friend to Friend The prophet Isaiah said, “Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor is his ear to dull to hear.” (Isaiah 59:1) Though I know in my heart
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