“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 Chances are, if you’re human, you have regrets from the past. …
Do you smell good? – 52 verses
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 I love a good scent, don’t you? A pumpkin spice scented candle in autumn, all the smells surrounding Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy), my husband’s cologne as he’s …
GOD’S GOT A PLAN – 52 weeks
“He alone spreads out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea; He made the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, and the chambers of the south; He does great things past finding out, yes, wonders without number.” Job 9:8-10 (ESV) I am struck with the beauty of this passage. Almighty God, the Creator and Sustainer of the …
FOUR REMEDIES FOR HOPELESSNESS – 52 verses
“But I will hope continually and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth will tell of Your righteous acts, of Your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.” Psalm 71:14-16 (ESV) …
WHERE IS YOUR IMAGINATION TAKING YOU? 52 verses
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (ESV) Where are your thoughts taking you lately? Do you find yourself traveling down roads …
How God is our Light, Strength, and Hope – 52 Verses
What does a lamp do? Helps us see our immediate surroundings. What does a lamp NOT do? Show us the rest. The rest of the path, the parts beyond the outer edges – the future. God is merciful like that. He gives us enough light for now. We can get through this moment – take this step.
How to give thanks in the hard, mundane, or insane!
We cannot see what God sees, and we cannot judge as He judges. If you read this entire Psalm, it speaks of many hardships befalling God’s people. And yet, the writer specifically says to give thanks.
How God offers comfort in the tough times
Do you have an area of your life where you feel very much alone and in need of strength and comfort? Are you at a loss because there’s nothing you can do about that situation? Perhaps you walk a dark path now, feeling very much alone. Draw near to God, my friend, and He will draw near to you! (James 4:8). …
A little courage over here, please!
*This post may contain affiliate links. You may view my policies here. A story of a fearful girl Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was afraid of everything. At night in her bed, she worried about lions and tigers sneaking out of the woods to gobble her up in the darkness. During …
Christmas without her: how a beloved aunt still gave
We had Christmas without her this year. But even in her absence, she found a way to be present. The story of the special gifts she left behind.
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