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  • If Rest Feels Unrealistic for Your Life Right Now

    Dr. Joel Muddamalle | December 19, 2023

    “On the seventh day God had completed his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it he rested from all his work of creation.” Genesis 2:2-3 (CSB)

    • Surrender
    • Exhaustion
    • Rest
  • God’s Timing Is Perfect

    Anitha Abraham | December 18, 2023

    “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45 (NIV)

    • Waiting on God
    • Prayer
    • God's Plan
  • When Christmas Feels Broken

    Tracie Miles | December 15, 2023

    "I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." Psalm 16:8 (NLT)

    • God's Character
    • God's Love
    • Family
    • Christmas
  • Why Did God Lead Me Here?

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 14, 2023

    “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 (ESV)

    • God's Love
    • Waiting on God
    • God's Plan
  • Finding Peace in the Storm To Carry You Through

    Bonnie Gray | December 13, 2023

    “... ‘Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.’” Mark 6:50b (ESV)

    • Fear
    • Perseverance
    • Peace
  • The Truth That Lay in a Manger

    Crystal Paine | December 12, 2023

    “And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Mark 2:17 (ESV)

    • Perfection
    • Humility
    • Christmas
  • Loving God and Loving Others

    Jamie Ivey | December 11, 2023

    “And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:51-52 (ESV)

    • Family
    • Parenting
    • Loving Others
  • Your Shattered Pieces Are Being Made New

    Beth Knight | December 8, 2023

    “And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’” Revelation 21:5 (ESV)

    • Hope in Uncertainty
    • Redemption
    • Heaven
  • God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You

    Sharon Jaynes | December 7, 2023

    “‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’” 2 Kings 6:16 (NIV)

    • Spiritual Warfare
    • Protection
  • Awe and Wonder

    Ruth Chou Simons | December 6, 2023

    “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 8:3-4 (ESV)

    • Worship
    • Christmas
  • How Do I Respond to Jesus?

    Jodi Harris | December 5, 2023

    “So Zacchaeus hurried and came down, and welcomed Jesus with joy.” Luke 19:6 (AMP)

    • Attitude
    • Joy
    • Surrender
  • When You Can’t Shake a Bad Mood

    Jennifer Wier, COMPEL Training Member | December 4, 2023

    “When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.” Exodus 34:29 (NIV)

    • Friendship
    • Emotions
    • Attitude
  • The Solution for an Exhausted Soul

    Ashley Morgan Jackson | December 1, 2023

    "... Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary." Luke 10:41-42a (ESV)

    • God's Plan
    • Exhaustion
    • Rest
  • How Can I Be Grateful When I Don’t Feel Grateful?

    Lysa TerKeurst | November 30, 2023

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

    • Contentment
    • Anxiety
    • Gratitude
  • Hope for Our Imperfect Christmases

    Asheritah Ciuciu | November 29, 2023

    “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 (NIV)

    • Family
    • Grace
    • Christmas
  • When You Wonder if God Hears Your Prayers

    Ruth Schwenk | November 28, 2023

    "She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Genesis 16:13 (NIV)

    • God's Love
    • God's Character
    • Prayer
  • You Go Ahead — I’ll Just Watch

    Terri Hester, COMPEL Training Member | November 27, 2023

    “Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’ And they left their nets at once and followed him.” Mark 1:17-18 (NLT)

    • Courage
    • Obedience
    • Calling
  • Tell God Your Troubles

    Karen Wingate | November 24, 2023

    “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV)

    • God's Character
    • Prayer
  • The Blessing of Leftovers

    Shala W. Graham | November 23, 2023

    “After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, ‘Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.’” John 6:12 (NLT)

    • Provision
    • Gratitude
  • His Hands Will Not Harm You

    Rachel Marie Kang | November 22, 2023

    “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” John 15:1 (NIV)

    • Sanctification
    • God's Plan
    • God's Character

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