“He chose to be with them in their trials rather than delivering them from their trials.”
― Larry Osborne, Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a Godless Culture
Category Archives: Christian Devotional
Better Than Pink Lemonade
“If God gives you a dream, and the dream comes to life and God shows up in it, and then the dream dies, it may be that God wants to see what is more important to you–the dream or him.”
― Phil Vischer, Me, Myself & Bob: A True Story about God, Dreams, and Talking Vegetables
Provider of More Than Just Money
“Jesus made it clear, that worry focuses upon tomorrow. That is what is wrong with worry; it is the wrong focus on life. Jesus said that it is wrong to let tomorrow’s possibilities tear you apart today. He has only given us today.” Jay Adams.
Don’t Stop!
Francis Chan: “My prayer is that the way you live your life makes zero sense to unbelievers and encourages fellow believers to step out in faith.”
Come, Come Confide in Me
“When I start feeling that God is silent, I turn to where I know for certain God speaks: His Word.” Charles Swindoll.
Popularity Vs. Truth
Depend on the giver, not your gifts.
When You Have Had Enough
“Anything that becomes a bigger preoccupation in your mind than the truth and knowledge of God, anything that dwarfs His truth and knowledge in your imagination, is a stronghold.”
― Beth Moore, Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk about God’s Deliverance
Delivered From The Pit
“At some point in our lives, we all need someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves. That’s who Jesus is. That’s what Jesus does.” Mark Batterson.
What Happens When Fear Steps In?
“Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, and to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful pedagogue.” Chuck Swindoll.
Too Far To Measure – Can’t Be Done
Excerpt: “I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note – torn in two, and burned up so that it never can be shown against anyone.” Henry Ward Beecher.