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4 Prayers for Hope and Peace in Difficult Times
I’m sorting through my eight-year-old’s backpack when I hear the words echo from the TV in the living room. Another shooting. Fatalities. Children running for safety with their arms stretched in the air. Bowing my head at the table, I turn to the Lord with urgent prayers for hope and peace in this broken world. 4 Prayers for Hope and Peace We’re all facing the consequences of living in a fallen world. We all face dark days and troubled times. After a few minutes of prayer, I think about this as I set the homework on the dining room table and hand my sweet girl a snack. My mind drifts…
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22 Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times
Do you need hope to carry you through a difficult time? We all face tough times, and when these times God, God’s Word offers hope in the darkness. Today, we’ll explore 22 Bible verses about hope in hard times. Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times We’ll also discuss the ways God uses hard times to shape us into his image. I invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to give you hope in the most difficult times. First, let’s look at these powerful Bible verses about hope in hard times. 22 Bible Verses About Hope in Hard Times 1. Matthew 11:28-30…
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14 Hope-Filled Bible Verses About Pain and Hurt
The season’s first skiff of snow greeted us with the dawn. I stood at the window with an aching heart. It had been a tough season. Pulling out my Bible, I began searching for hope-filled Bible verses about pain and hurt. As I read God’s Word, peace flooded me. I found comfort, hope. Perhaps you need this today as well. Today, I’m sharing the Bible verses about pain and hurt. We’ll also talk about the ways God uses brokenness for our good and his glory. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for times of suffering. Bible Verses About Pain and Hurt…
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6 Promises for When You Feel Abandoned by God
“I feel like I’ve been abandoned by God,” my friend whispers through tears as we sit by the creek and watch flies rise from the water. She’s been in a tough season, and I tell her I can relate. Fifteen years ago, I uttered the same words. Since that time, I’ve uncovered a few valuable lessons about God and life. I share from my heart as the sycamores lean in with listening ears. I don’t know if she feels encouraged as we leave the water, but I pray she finds the faith to keep walking with God. When You Feel Abandoned by God Later that afternoon, my little boy stirs…
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The Presence of Jesus: 10 Ways to Connect With Him
The maples stood barren—as if they were waiting for a fresh breath from heaven. Gazing into their spindly arms, I realized my soul felt much the same. I wanted nothing more than a sense of the presence of Jesus. “Lord, why do you seem so distant? Why don’t I sense your presence?” I prayed. Today, I share the revelation I had as I prayed about encountering the presence of Jesus that day. Then, we’ll look at 10 practical ways to become more aware of his presence. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with the Lord in fresh…
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How to Have Faith in God During Hard Times
February came in waves of smoky grey. Patches of blackened snow lined the country roads, and overcast skies cast dim shadows. I was desperate for a quiet reminder about how to have faith in God during hard times. I went to the woods to find hope on a monochrome afternoon. Perhaps God’s created world would somehow breathe life into my faltering faith. Beneath the oaks, my mind drifted to the words penned by Henry David Thoreau: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when…
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15 Bible Verses About Transformation
Scripture has a great deal to say about renewal and transformation. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about transformation as we seek to align our hearts with God’s heart. We’ll also discuss four practical ways to let God transform our minds. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook about letting God transform our hearts and minds. Let’s start by turning to God’s Word as we study these Bible verses about transformation. 15 Bible Verses About Transformation Here’s what Scripture says about being transformed by God. Bible Verses About Transformation 1. Romans 12:2 ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be…
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What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Empty: 5 Steps
Are you struggling with what to do when you feel spiritually empty? Most of us face times of spiritual dryness. The disciplines that once helped us feel connected to God stop working. Instead of feeling life-giving, they begin to feel empty and dry. Today, we’ll talk about what to do when you feel spiritually empty. I invite you to join me as I gaze out the window feeling apathetic and disconnected from God on a cold winter morning. What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Empty The golden abundance of autumn has been swallowed by the monochrome grey of winter now. As I gaze into the ashen landscape, I wrestle…
