“To proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of … Continue reading Family Life: Beth’s Story
Category: Beautiful You
Fully Surrendered: Charity’s Story
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you so that in all things and at all times, you may have all that you need, and you will abound to every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect … Continue reading Fully Surrendered: Charity’s Story
Fully Surrendered: Marah’s Story
“Enlarge your house; build an addition. Spread out your home, and spare no expense! For you will soon be bursting at the seams.” Isaiah 54:2 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the broken … Continue reading Fully Surrendered: Marah’s Story
Fully Surrendered: Priscilla’s Story
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling.” Psalm 68:5 “In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul.” Psalm 138:3 * * * What a year it has been! But it is not over yet. No matter … Continue reading Fully Surrendered: Priscilla’s Story
Through Every Season: Yonah’s Story
“Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; oh, sing praises to the Lord!” Psalm 68:33 “O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.” Psalm 130:7 What a year it has been! But it is not over yet. No matter what season of life … Continue reading Through Every Season: Yonah’s Story
Through Every Season: Anna’s Story
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:1-2 “I love you, Lord; You are my strength… You light a lamp for me. The Lord, … Continue reading Through Every Season: Anna’s Story
Through Every Season: BJ’s Story
“Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us.” 1 John 4:11–12 “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in … Continue reading Through Every Season: BJ’s Story
Through Every Season: Megan’s Story
“Whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me…” Matthew 18:5 “In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will…” Ephesians 1:5 What a year it has been! But it is not over yet. No matter what season of life you are … Continue reading Through Every Season: Megan’s Story
A Watered Heart
By: Jenni Walker “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11 “And all those who were around them encouraged them [and strengthened their hands]…” Ezra 1:6a * … Continue reading A Watered Heart
It Takes Time
By: Jenni Walker “The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” (Elisabeth Elliot) “But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hand. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen … Continue reading It Takes Time