Here’s how God is the anchor of your heart. Because people leave. They break promises. They don’t keep their word. But God is faithful forever. With a pang, I remembered precious memories of a prior friendship like looking through the photographs in my heart. Only God could see the hurt hidden inside. It made those…
Learn how to live yielded to God in all areas of your life. Discover what it means, examples, and verses to help you live yielded to God. The word yield has more than one definition. When I refer to yielding your life to God, I’m referring to the definition that says “to surrender or submit,…
Here’s how to delight yourself in the Lord while waiting on that desire in your heart that hasn’t yet materialized. Learn what Psalm 37:4 means and discover some other great verses on delighting in God. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 6, 2011 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. What…
Learn how to be victorious with the assignment God gives you in this Daily Time Devotional. Get the free Guided Journal to apply it to your life. Read: Joshua 1:1-9 In Joshua chapter 1, God told Joshua to get up and get moving because He had a specific assignment for him—to possess the Promised Land. …
Are you ever afraid to spend time with God? Maybe feelings of dread and shame make you want to run and hide. But is that what God has in mind for you? All growing up, my family had devotions together. I dreaded them and hoped my outer childish fidgeting didn’t reveal my squirming heart. These…
Learn why being honest with God is the best way to be with Him, and the good that comes from it. Discover how to go deeper in your honesty with God. Guest writer: Debby Osa. Years ago, I found myself in a limbo in my relationship with God. I was going through all the motions…
Just like an athlete, you and I need to be strong in the Lord. This is a daily goal. So let’s get some training underway. Apply these 5 ways and make them into habits. A determined athlete aspires to one day be such an excellent contender in his field that he’ll be able to fulfill…
Wondering what spiritual season you’re in with God? Check out these spiritual seasons of life, and how to use them to get closer to God. Do you ever wonder what kind of spiritual season you’re in with your relationship with God? Sometimes it feels like you’re soaking everything up like a sponge…and other times you’re…
Inside: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is an inspiring example of overcoming in the 11th hour. Learn the two things you need (and the prerequisite for them) to overcome in your 11th hour. One of the best examples of an 11th hour meaning in the Bible is Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, just…
Learn how to become a mature Christian. Hadassah Treu unpacks how the book of Hebrews reveals four ways that will help you grow into spiritual maturity. Friend, have you prayed for spiritual maturity? Do you want to know how to become a mature Christian? Have you been looking for ways to grow spiritually? Then don’t…
Have you heard about spiritual warfare, but you’re wondering how to come out undefeated? Read on to learn how to use the sword God gave you. On the odd occasion, I joke that I’m a mess. For example, in a given hour, I: transferred the washed laundry but forgot to turn on the dryer put…
Are you waiting for sunny skies again? God is for you. I’ve lived through cloudy days too. Read on for some encouragement if you’re ready for a change. Do you feel like you’re having nothing but cloudy days? Things can’t possibly get worse? Too many problems at once? I’ve been there… Let me tell you…
