*”I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You
Even young folks become become weak and very tired, even young men get totally exhausted from having to do life. But those who trust in Jesus will find new strength. Those who turn to and partner with Jesus will find
In times of uncertainty, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel can be difficult. That’s why prayer is a powerful source of hope and comfort during these challenging times. Jesus prayed a lot. He found that communion with God can
We’ve all had those moments where we feel like we are staring at a blank wall, waiting for a door to open that seems permanently locked. You’ve done the “right” things. You’ve been waking up early to pray, you’ve been
The first time I saw the power of prayer firsthand, I was at church one evening helping to prepare for an upcoming ladies conference with women from my church. Suddenly, one of them stopped and asked us to pray for
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying everything you know to try and still waking up to the same problem. You have searched for answers, prayed the same prayer, attended church, joined Bible studies, read Scripture,
This one is for the brother or sister going through a rough patch. There are times when life becomes too heavy, too confusing, or too challenging and we simply fall apart. We do our best to hold it together which
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). God didn’t give Abram (later to be called Abraham) a detailed map
There are seasons in life when the calendar pages turn, the weather changes outside, but something in your life still might still feel frozen in place. You might look at certain areas of your life and feel stuck. Some of
Have you ever found yourself on your knees, pouring out your soul, desperately searching for a sign or an answer, only to be met with silence? Many of us feel an overwhelming sense of frustration when our prayers seem to
I will lift up my eyes to the hills — from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made Heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love
Have you been dealing with an illness, a difficulty, a problem or a circumstance for a long time? Are answers for you either not showing up, Read More »
Dear Disciple, The beloved elder John wrote to My disciples because he deeply loved them and wanted them to find eternal life in me. His words Read More »
Let’s consider some things personally. If you are a follower of Christ, think about the next few statements in terms of your life. If you are Read More »
Miracles are still possible, keep praying! Jesus will make a way for you!