Do Our Prayers Really Make a Difference?
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...
Go to the One Who Can
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...
Where We Put a Period, God Puts a Comma
“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...
A Savior for ALL the People
“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....
Have you ever been faced with a big decision and didn’t know what to do?- Read On!
“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...