Changing Our World One Woman At A Time
By: Melissa Bell Have you ever prayed for something and wondered, “What’s the point?” Is God even hearing my prayers? Recently I was feeling a bit discouraged in my prayer time, as I have been praying for some things FOR YEARS! Do you ever feel like this? Overwhelmed with feelings of doubt, wondering if your
When a crisis comes, we often seek sources of support and solace in the form of our spouses or friends. And while those in our lives can offer valuable help, what happens when they don’t have the right words in response or the answers we need? The following passage comes from Anne Graham Lott’s book,
“The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days He has shown His favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:25 Before reading the end of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s life story, one could easily think: This couple was all but forgotten by God. But the years they longed for
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you.” Luke 2:10 A few years ago when house-hunting, I saw a children’s Bible that appeared similar to the one my kids had when young. I was taken
“But after he had considered this (divorcing Mary), an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’” Matthew 1:20 Have you ever been faced with
“He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days.” Acts 28:7 If you’re hosting or attending a gathering with friends over the next few days, don’t neglect to do the most important thing in your party preparations: Pray! Prayer is what gives your party that extra special something that nothing else
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 God is ever-present. He is with us all the time and His invisible hand is often made visible, yet we lack eyes to see it. One of the ways to see the invisible is by developing an attitude of gratitude. Thank Him for the small
” In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 In last week’s blog, I shared that we all have an adversary intent on devouring not only our lives but also those of our loved ones. Yet, his tactics are subtle, often taking on the
“In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 Whether acknowledged or not, we all have an adversary, a sinister force that yearns to devour not just our lives but those of our loved ones as well. This adversary is shrouded in darkness and deception.