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I Can

January 30, 2014

Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” People often mistake this passag eto mean that for everything we want to have or to do,if we just ask Jesus for it, then it becomes ours for the taking. No. I don’t believe that. The fact is, the “all things” in this versemeans all things that God has assigned us to do, with the help of Jesus Christ living in our lives and being our Lord and Master. That’s what this verse is assuring us that we can do.And when we do what God has made us to do, we are strengthened for it in our body, soul, and spirit. So…I can do all things that God made me to do, that God tells me to do, that God enables me to do—because I know Him [ … ]

Your Shepherd

January 29, 2014

The LORD is my shepherd, I
   shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
   he leads me beside quiet waters,
   he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
   for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
   through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
   they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
   in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
   my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me
   all the days of [ … ]

Sneak Peek: A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert

January 28, 2014


Sometimes everything you ever learned about yourself is wrong.

Click here to download chapter one of A Broken Kind of Beautiful.

Fashion is a fickle industry, a frightening fact for twenty-four year old model Ivy Clark. Ten years in and she’s learned a sacred truth—appearance is everything. Nobody cares about her broken past as long as she looks beautiful for the camera. This is the only life Ivy knows—so when it starts to unravel, she’ll do anything to hold on. Even if that means moving to the quaint island town of Greenbrier, South Carolina, to be the new face of her stepmother’s bridal wear line—an irony too rich for words, since Ivy is far from the pure bride in white. 

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An Eternally Faithful Friend through the Good and the Bad

January 28, 2014

Church father and theologian John Calvin noted that the psalms provide
an “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” because every emotion in the
human continuum is expressed somewhere in these divine tunes. The
various writers depict God to be a forever friend who doesn’t ask His children
to hide their “ugly” emotions. His delight in you can be felt in both
grinning-from-ear-to-ear moments and drab days when you feel like life
has punched you in the gut. Regardless of how well or poorly we perform,
He is with us. No matter how happy or sad we feel, our heavenly Father
won’t walk away. Our Creator-Redeemer is always in our corner; He is
absolutely and eternally for us.

Excerpted from A Perfect Mess by Lisa Harper

Daily Reflection: How has [ … ]

NEWS: I Like Giving Named One of Kathie Lee Gifford’s “Favorite Things”

January 27, 2014

Today Show host Kathie Lee Gifford named I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma one of her “Favorite Things.”

“We are all doing rise to shine around here about giving back. If you are interested, get a book called I Like Giving by Brad Formsma. It’s practical ideas,” said Gifford.

To watch the video clip, click here.

 

Desiring God Daily

January 27, 2014

What is the most worthwhile thing humankind can experience on earth? Nothing less than God Himself! As glorious as God is, so is the glory that begins to work in the hearts and lives of those who give themselves to live for God. It is a great step forward in the life of a Christian when he or she truly sees this and regards their daily fellowship with God as the most important aspect of their existence. Take time and ask yourself whether this is indeed not the most important thing around which your life should revolve—to know God and to love Him with your whole heart. This is what God desires above all else; and it is that which, in answer to your prayer, He will enable you to do. So begin this and every day of the year [ … ]

Sneak Peek: Heart Wide Open by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

January 27, 2014

You believe in God. You’re trying to serve Him.
But do you know how to truly love Him—and let Him love you?

Click here to download chapter one of Heart Wide Open.

As a Bible-believing churchgoer, author Shellie Tomlinson harbored a secret in her good-girl heart. She longed for something more than routine faith; she wanted to love God with a genuine, all-consuming passion. So she got honest with Him: “I admit it. I don’t love you like I should, but I want to love you. Help me!”

Click here to download chapter one of Heart Wide Open.

 

 

Sneak Peek: Spoken For by Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke

January 24, 2014


Say Yes to the Love Story of Your Life

Click here to download chapter one of Spoken For.

A great romance was set in motion before you were born. A relentless Lover is pursuing you, and He has made His intentions clear. He wants you to be His forever. How will you respond to the One who longs for you to be His with your whole heart?

Click here to download chapter one of Spoken For.