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  • From Overpowered to Empowered

    Lysa TerKeurst | January 10, 2013

    "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 (NIV)

    • Perseverance
    • God's Perspective
  • When You Don't Have It In You

    Renee Swope | January 9, 2013

    "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

    • Perseverance
    • Identity in Christ
    • Healing
    • Courage
    • Hope
  • Focus Determines Direction

    Rachel Olsen | January 8, 2013

    "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 (NIV 1984)

    • Perseverance
    • Prayer
    • Other Holiday
  • God, I Don't Understand

    Glynnis Whitwer | January 7, 2013

    "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

    • Perseverance
    • Disappointment
    • God's Plan
    • Healing
    • Rejection
    • Hope
  • God is Waiting

    Wendy Blight | January 4, 2013

    "Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart; for they bring life to those who find them, and health to their whole body." Proverbs 4:20b-22 (NLT)

    • Time with God
  • The Best Worst Thing

    Lysa TerKeurst | January 3, 2013

    "He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?' Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." Matthew 8:26 (NIV)

    • Disappointment
    • God's Perspective
    • Identity in Christ
    • Rejection
    • Suffering
    • Hope
  • Someone to Lean On

    Wendy Pope | January 2, 2013

    "When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset." Exodus 17:12 (NIV)

    • Faith
    • Prayer
    • Encouraging Others
    • God's Character
    • Courage
  • The Honeymoon Life

    Sharon Glasgow | January 1, 2013

    "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come." Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

    • God's Perspective
  • Hurry is a Heart Condition

    Glynnis Whitwer | December 31, 2012

    "Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NASB)

    • Patience
    • Balancing Life
    • Encouraging Others
    • Wisdom
  • Overplanners Anonymous

    Suzie Eller | December 28, 2012

    "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
    • Obedience
    • Balancing Life
    • Endurance
    • Wisdom
  • A Christmas Prayer

    Renee Swope | December 25, 2012

    "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)

    • Stress
    • Peace
    • God's Love
    • Christmas
  • Giving, Not Getting

    Karen Ehman | December 24, 2012

    "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families ..." Psalm 68:5-6a (NIV 1984)

    • God's Perspective
    • Encouraging Others
    • Hospitality
    • Christmas
  • Looking Around

    Rachel Olsen | December 21, 2012

    "Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap." Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NIV)

    • Fear
    • Faith
    • Obedience
  • How to Stay Home and Change the World

    Karen Ehman | December 20, 2012

    "And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race]." Mark 16:15 (AMP)

  • How Do I Pray for the Families of Sandy Hook?

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 19, 2012

    "Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 24:14

    • Prayer
  • Adjusting Our Holiday Focus

    Tracie Miles | December 18, 2012

    "But the Lord said to her, My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 (NLT)

    • Stress
    • Worship
    • Balancing Life
    • Worry
    • Christmas
  • The Hardest Days - God Uses Them for Good

    Sharon Glasgow | December 17, 2012

    "You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." Psalm 77:14 (NIV 1984)

    • God's Plan
    • Healing
    • Christmas
  • A Gift for Him

    Suzie Eller | December 14, 2012

    "Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God..." Psalm 50:14a (NLT)

    • Marriage
    • Worship
    • Thankfulness
    • Christmas
  • The Slop Bucket

    Lysa TerKeurst | December 13, 2012

    Dear Lord, You are worthy to be praised! Help me lean on You to heal all of my hurts and frustrations. I know that only You can change my slop into compassion, and for that I am grateful. Soften my heart, Lord, and continue to transform me into the woman You designed me to become. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

    • Taming the Tongue
    • Other Holiday
  • A Sweet and Simple Christmas

    Glynnis Whitwer | December 12, 2012

    "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 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 2:6-7 (NIV)

    • Time with God
    • Worship
    • Thankfulness
    • Christmas

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