Are you living a generous life? “And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity” (2 Corinthians 8:1, 2). The people in my house love math. Complex mathematical equations are fun...... >Read More

Tags: bills, Corinthians, extreme poverty, generosity, God, grace, Macedonia, Macedonian churches, mathematical equations, paul, Suzanne Benner

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Are there idols or addictions in your life? “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Corinthians 10:14). It is a word we hear often… in athletics, entertainment and there is even a television show dedicated to it. I refer to the word “idol.” The dictionary defines it as an image used as an object of worship, a false god, or...... >Read More

Tags: athletics, Career, compassion, demonic, false god, God, idol, idolatry, john grant, passion, paul, philippians, sport, television, temptation, worship, worshiping

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Is there a need that you are asking God to provide for today? May we pray for you? “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). I believe that when God says He will meet all our needs it doesn’t necessarily mean that He will provide material goods, but rather... >Read More

Tags: Abram, fulfillment, God, material goods, paul, purpose, relationships, Satisfaction, satisfy my longing, Scripture, Suzanne Benner

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Are you struggling to let go and trust God? We can pray for you. “That is why I am suffering as I am, yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day” (2 Timothy 1:12, NIV). Paul was imprisoned in... >Read More

Tags: Beverley Rayner, Chat, entrusted, faithful, God, hurts, imprisoned, investment, paul, prayed, Rome, Timothy, Women’s Chatroom

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Does God’s grace apply to you? “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of [the apostles] – yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me” (1 Corinthians 15: 10). Grace – God’s unmerited favor. Grace – it sets Christianity... >Read More

Tags: Asia Minor, christianity, churches, forgiveness, grace, missionary journeys, paul, religion, Suzanne Benner, unmerited favor

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Do you feel like nobody listens? Do you want us to pray for you? “Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me” (Psalm 56:1). Living in a smaller town, I forget how hustle-bustle it can be in the city. So when I get into large crowds at a concert or in the mall during the holidays, I... >Read More

Tags: break free, Christians, concert, crowd, David, hustle-bustle, Julie B. Cosgrove, mall, maverick, paul, rush

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by guilt? This is a safe place, talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “Be silent before the Sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. The LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated those He has invited” (Zephaniah 1:7). In Israel’s...... >Read More

Tags: cross, forgiveness, God, Jesus, lamb, paul, sacrifice, sins, Sovereign, Suzanne Benner, worthy

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