Learning to trust
I’ve always loved cats and felt that I had a way with them, but I met a challenge with JJ and Felix. They were a gift from my daughter-in-law who had started feeding thei... »
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Hand in hand, connected to love
My husband and I like to go for long walks. It has been part of our daily exercise to go outside to enjoy the beauty of nature in all seasons. We often hold hands as we w... »
The power of our thoughts
I remember, when I was a child, watching a movie about Martians that were invading Earth. I was greatly impacted and began to see Martians inside my closet and other plac... »
The victory that overcomes
Jesus told His disciples, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the wor... »
Good out of bad
God knows our human weaknesses, personal shortcomings, and His plan for our lives. Nothing is outside of God’s control, and with our cooperation, He can bring good out of... »
Just hold my hand
Twenty years ago, I was in a car accident. Thankfully, it wasn’t too serious, but somehow it left quite a scar on me. I became afraid to travel by car, especially on high... »
Finding peace in an anxious world
A lot is happening in today’s world. From one crisis to the next—wars, natural disasters, and the rise of AI reshaping the job market—the news often leaves us feeling anx... »
Faith for times of uncertainty
Times of uncertainty work to draw you close to Me. During these times, you learn to trust in My power to work in the situation and bring good out of everything you experi... »
The search
The need to “belong” seems to be an inherent desire in all of us. To fulfill this need for acceptance and belonging, think of how many young people seek to be part of an... »
What makes the “kingdom of heaven” heavenly?
What would the perfect neighborhood or city look like? Perhaps it would have mansions lining the streets and parks on every corner. There would be no traffic jams, many b... »
The kingdom of God
The kingdom of God was a central theme of Jesus’ teachings throughout the Gospels, and is found in key passages, such as the Lord’s Prayer, the Last Supper, and in numero... »
The transformation
Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will... »
Applying scripture
The Bible is full of treasures, and scripture can be likened in a way to a jewel with many aspects. When viewing a jewel from different angles, with light shining from di... »