3 Personal Choices to Maintain Peace Despite World Circumstances
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (Emphasis mine) Pandemic… Cancel Culture… Economic Chaos… Socialism… Globalism… As I allow my...
When You Watch/Read Current Events
3 Ways to Deal with the Changing World Do not fret because of evil me or be envious of those who do wrong… Psalm 37:1 When we have strong emotions about lawlessness, injustice, division that’s constantly stirred and wickedness that seems to be...
When God Makes us Fruitful in our Sorrows and Hardships
“…because God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” – Genesis 41:52 Written by: Melissa Bell In my morning devotion, I came across this verse whose first part references the name Joseph gave his second son that in Hebrew means “fruitful.” “The second son...
How 15 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Life
“So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” Romans 5:11 (NLT) Setting aside time for Bible reading and prayer is the primary way we have a personal relationship with God. But...
Choosing What Really Matters
For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. Philippians 1:10 (NLT) By: Melissa Bell I love when God opens our eyes to new themes in Scripture. Recently, while reading...