“Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:9-10...
Keep Reading “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ...
Keep Reading “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast with me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil.” Psalm 23:4-5...
Keep Reading Jesus said to her, "You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true." John 4:17 ...
Keep Reading “I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you." Isaiah 44:22...
Keep Reading “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5...
Keep Reading But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9...
Keep Reading “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” Deuteronomy 32:4...
Keep Reading So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6...
Keep Reading "And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning's that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will."Romans 8:26-27Prayer for the Day from Rob Dona...
Keep Reading Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Prayer for the Day: The Lie: My biggest fear is being permanently alone. I see this fear express itself in almost all of my relationships, even my relationship with God. I fear that when I die, He won’t ac...
Keep Reading Prayer for the Day:For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39The Lie: One of the biggest fears we often face is the fear of death. We often think of death...
Keep Reading Prayer for the Day:"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." (2 Peter 1:3).The Lie: I have been fearful of my job, whether we can make our business plan work, will I have this job tomorrow, should I move to a new opportunity, will we be able to provide for our family and hav...
Keep Reading Prayer for the Day:"Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you." Deuteronomy 31:8The Lie: I've been fighting depression and winning, but only with God's help. I'm approaching the one-year anniversary of my diagnosis and my last hospital-ordered counseling appointment. However,...
Keep Reading Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. Psalm 37:5The Lie: I was baptized as an adult, though I have been exposed to Christianity off and on throughout my life. As a result of living on the "sidelines" of faith, the lie I have often allowed myself to believe is that I am unworthy of God's love. Even today as I write this I feel a familiar anxiety and ...
Keep Reading Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22The Lie: Have you ever rationally and irrationally worried about the health of your loved ones? I sometimes fear the worst, whether it is thinking of my parents' age or my spouse's travels. Often these fears are unfounded or preoccupy my thoughts more than they should. I ...
Keep ReadingPrayer for the Day:"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8The Lie: I felt fear at one of my first dance competitions. I was scared that I was going to forget my dance choreography or not be as good or forget to smile. To calm myself down and help feel better I prayed to God to be right there beside me dancing with me and...
Keep Reading"Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:7The Lie: I have to be perfect. Every day I plan out what I think I have to do that day to be successful. Then I break down each task to step to attempt to find the best way to accomplish it in the best or most efficient way possible. I feel like if I can...
Keep Reading The Lie: From a young age, I was a perfectionist and desired approval. I remember crying in elementary school over homework assignments....
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