I Have a Choice
Are you struggling to face another day? Talk to a mentor.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
How do you face another day? Do you look forward to it with joyful anticipation or do... >Read More
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Advent! Christmas Day!
Are you struggling to hear from God this Christmas? Let us pray for you.
“God …through us, spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:14)
The smell of Christmas turkey baking in the oven permeated every corner of the house. Walking in from outside the fragrance was welcoming. The smell alone created...... >Read More
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Jesus Came to Bring Joy
As you prepare for Christmas, keep this recipe for joy close at hand.
“But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'” (Luke 2:10)
Jesus’ coming to earth was good news! His birth would bring joy to all people because He would reconcile them to... >Read More
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Advent Week 2: The Candle of Joy
Keep learning! Take the second lesson in our advent series: Emmanuel, God with us.
“For unto us a child is born ...and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 & 7)
As I re-juggled my “to do” list of Christmas preparations my thoughts bounced around the changes that...... >Read More
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Great Joy
Are you struggling to find joy in your life? Talk to a mentor.
"In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the... >Read More
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Stir Yourself Up!
Does God seem very distant to you? Talk to a mentor.
“And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs himself up to take hold of You!” (Isaiah 64:7)
God is reachable and tangible. In fact, throughout the scriptures we see God reaching out towards His people and continually drawing them to Him in a real way. From... >Read More
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By Way of the Cross
How can we pray for you today?
“I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but by me.” (John 14:6)
My day had started badly, but as I turned to God’s living word, I found just what I needed written in the pages of the Psalms:
Psalm 126:5 – “Those who sow in tears will... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)