This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and… Read more “God’s Good Plans and Purpose for Your Life”

I remember my affliction and my wandering,the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them,and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind… Read more “Hope at Daybreak: Resting in God’s New Mercies and Kindness”

When Fear Challenges Our Trust Scripture: Exodus 14:12–14 Continuing the Journey Together We began our GROW gathering with a time of intercession and prayer, thanking God for… Read more “GROW Bible Study Recap”

As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord… Exodus 14:10–14 Focus:… Read more “When Fear Rises”

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.12 I know what it is to be in need,… Read more “When Financial Pressure Challenges Our Peace”

 Isaiah 43:18–19– “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? God spoke… Read more “Seeing the Future with Faith”

Without the grace of Jesus: a hopeless end. With the grace of Jesus: an endless hope. — Rick Warren He Wants You. If you’ve gotten to the… Read more “Beyond Religion: The Heart of Following Jesus”

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross… Read more “The Power of Surrender: Following Jesus Wholeheartedly”

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from… Read more “What It Means to Follow Jesus: A Surrendered Life”

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Have you ever… Read more “The Power of Believing in God’s Promises”