Making the Rough Places Smooth
If you’re dealing with some “rough places” in your life these days, I have good news: As another year comes to a close, God wants to raise up the valleys in your life, straighten the crooked places, and “make the rough places smooth” (Isaiah 40:4). He gives us this word of encouragement immediately after declaring an end to our previous battles:
“Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God.…
Children of God Can Let Go of Fear
Excerpt from Letting Go of Fear: Put Aside Your Anxious Thoughts and Embrace God's Perspective by Neil T. Anderson & Rich Miller
Chapter 1
Restoring the Foundation
In reality, the foundation upon which every one of us has built our lives is a mixture of truth, half truths, and outright lies. Adam and Eve were formed by God and placed in a perfect environment. The only fear object they had…
Start Trusting and Stop Fretting
Psalm 37:1-3 is a great promise for us in God’s Word. It says, “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture” (NIV).
These verses reassure us that we don’t need to be worried about everything wrong that’s…
Responding to Those Left Behind Following Suicide
Excerpt from Aftershock: Help, Hope and Healing in the Wake of Suicide by Candy Arrington
A suicide death leaves family members and friends shocked, confused, and struggling with many unanswered questions. In addition to sadness, their loss is complicated by other emotions, including guilt, anger, and shame. Any loss involves grief, but for those who remain following a suicide death—suicide…
Shaped by Fitness
Excerpt from Shaped by Faith: 10 Secrets to Strengthening Your Body & Soul by Theresa Rowe
Chapter Four
Stretch
Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. (Isaiah 54:2, NIV)
As a child, sitting in the willow tree in my backyard gave me a new perspective of the world. If I followed the reach of its…
More Love
"Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love."—Ephesians 6:24 NIV
The daughter of a pastor, Elizabeth Prentiss became a published writer while a teenager and wrote many documents to help young people. As a teacher, she developed a deep concern for the spiritual well-being of her students and felt personal joy whenever she led one of them to Christ.
But no one would have…
It’s Not About the Pie: A Fresh Look at Hospitality
CVB: This book has such a beautiful, artistic design. It would be a great coffee table book or gift book. How did you come up with the idea?
Nicki Corinne White: I had this in my mind for a long time. I grew up on a farm in western Washington and my adoptive father died when I was young. We didn't have an income and we were without water. We had a lot of issues and I always kind of hoped…
Cardiologist Says ‘Rev It Up’ – Get Your Heart Ready for Jesus’ Return
We want you to meet the rapping Cardiologist Dr. Samuel Kojoglanian who says let's Rev It Up for Jesus! He's a man who has known since childhood that healing hearts was the mission God had for him. He's here today to help you Rev It Up in your spiritual lives and get your heart ready for Jesus' soon return! A heart specialist – both of the physical heart and the spiritual heart – Dr. Sam…
Robert Ri’chard on PTSD, Faith in Hollywood, and ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ (Part 2)
John Farrell: How has focusing on your faith or putting your faith first affected your place in the Hollywood hierarchy?
Robert Ri’chard: Well, you know what? God has taught me that all you need in life is good people, good music, good food, and laughter. I love being a teammate. I have a sports mentality. Going to work is one of my favorite things. I learned that through the Bible. I learned…
From Destitute to Dream House
A UK partner gives thanks to God for the amazing breakthrough she received when she trusted Him with a sacrificial financial seed.
Patience, a partner in the United Kingdom, had been widowed for eight years. Times were so tough for her and her three sons that they were being evicted and had nowhere to go.
Patience had seen a beautiful house for rent in an affluent neighborhood, but her credit…