Can we pray for you today?  “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) Jesus has given you a promise and a gift. YOU have been given this gift.  It’s the gift of peace. Do... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, fear, gail rodgers, God, Holy Spirit, John 14:27, peace, stress, Women

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The Hurting Church: Why we get hurt and hurt others. “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16, NLV) Have you noticed how perfect people LOOK at church? They seem to have no problems, no messiness.  ...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, church, community, Devotional, God, hurt, James 5:16, Kristi Huseby, mask, Women

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What is your idol? “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” (Deuteronomy 5:6-8) When... >Read More

Tags: Barbara Alpert, Bible, Deuteronomy 5:6-8, Devotional, God, God's discipline, idols, substitute gods, Women

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Learn how to pray more effectively.  “The Word of God is alive and full of power, making it active, operative, energizing, and effective.”  (Hebrews 4:12, AMP) This time of the year, we become aware of the spring season, especially in the areas where we experience the four seasons. It is exciting to see buds on the trees and the bulbs...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, God, Lillian Penner, prayer, seasons, spring, Women

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Do you feel far away from God today? We would love to pray for you.   “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:16) When the heat is on in Texas, the temperatures can run over 100 degrees outside. We joke that you could fry an egg on the... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, Gail Morris, God, heat, Laodicea, lukewarm, Revelation 3:16, Women

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Are you in the midst of the storm today? Come talk to a mentor.  “After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’” (Genesis 22:1 ESV) This verse refers to the birth of Abraham’s son Isaac, and his covenant with the Philistines to live in peace. These were two huge acts of grace... >Read More

Tags: Abraham, Bible, Devotional, Genesis 22:1, God, Julie Cosgrove, storm, test, Women

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Take action: How to help the homeless “Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening He went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, and all the people came early in the morning to hear Him at the temple.” (Luke 21:37-38) Have you ever contemplated the homelessness of Jesus? “Jesus replied, ‘Foxes...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Devotional, God, help others, homeless, Luke 21:37-38, Suzanne Benner, trust, Women, worry

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