Father’s Love Letter (Scriptures from Video) You may not know me, but I know everything about you. ~ Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. ~ Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. ~ Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. ~ Matthew…
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~ by Mary Stevenson One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last…
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be…
~ by Cindy Lee Myers Jesus bids us come to Him. And lest we hold back, wondering whether His invitation really includes us in particular, Jesus calls us repeatedly both by His words and through His examples. Again and again throughout the Gospels, Jesus welcomed people whom others discouraged and even despised. The woman who…
“The Pharisees had their eyes on Jesus to see if He would heal him, hoping to catch him in a Sabbath infraction. . . . . . . . . . . He looked them in the eye, one after another, angry now, furious at their hard-nosed religion.” ~ Mark 3: 2, 5 (The Message)…
Introduction to Luke from “The Message” Most of us, most of the time, feel left out – misfits. We don’t belong. Others seem to be so confident, so sure of themselves, “insiders” who know the ropes, old hands in a club from which we are excluded. One of the ways we have of responding to…
We complain about the cross we bear, but often don’t realize that it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see but we can’t. Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine after the rain. Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall, but God’s always ready to…
by Rev Dr. Jo Hudson, Rector & Senior Pastor of Cathedral of Hope Devotion for Aug 7, 2008 Used with Permission Scripture Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through…
~ Author Unknown Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; Rather, look forward with the knowledge that God will lead you through all things. Do not worry about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father Who cares for you today Will care for you now and every day. He will…
~ by Ralph Marston Mistakes are valuable reminders that you do not know it all. And as such, they provide golden opportunities to learn. Mistakes are a sure sign that you’re making progress. For when you make mistakes, it means you are putting forth effort and having an influence. Mistakes are certainly no cause for…
by Mary Pearson Why does God let me suffer? Why does He not heal me from my pain NOW? Why does He not lift me out of my circumstance?~ by Mary Pearson Remember that Joseph spent 14 years in prison. God was building a leader. Remember that Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness, making…
“As they travelled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.” ~ Acts 8:36-38 Since its very beginnings, the…
~ by Ralph Marston Most of your fears would disappear if you would simply decide to walk right up to them. Fear has only the power that you give it. Your fears can intimidate you or they can illuminate you. The choice is entirely up to you. Your fears can stop you or they can…
~ Author Unknown The will of God will never take youWhere the grace of God cannot keep you, Where the arms of God cannot support you, Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs, Where the power of God cannot endow you.~ Author Unknown The will of God will never take you Where the…
God’s Holy Word says: Before you were formed in the body of your mother I had knowledge of you, and before your birth I made you holy. ~ Jeremiah 1:5a God doesn’t make mistakes. Your being gay has not come as any surprise to God. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares…
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the $20…
We at vpnMentor conducted a survey in which we asked 695 LGBTQ+ people worldwide about their experiences online as they relate to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The results – referenced throughout this article – illuminated the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some of our key findings:+ As experts in the field of…