It seems ironic to say that in this new year, I've spent a lot of time "looking back" rather than "looking forward". But, my reminiscing and remembering has taken me not to regrets or dark places but to joy in remembering. I've remembered first Christmases with my kiddos who are now adults and teens. I've …
Scriptures to Pray When You Need Comfort
Comfort means to bring ease to suffering and courage to the weary. In Scripture, comfort is not merely feeling better—it is God coming near to sustain, restore, and give hope. The Hebrew idea behind comfort (nāḥam) includes to console, to breathe deeply again, to be relieved after sorrow (Isaiah 40:1). The Greek word parakale means …
Encouragement When God Seems Silent
Have you ever asked these questions: Why does God seem silent? Why is God not working? Why is God not answering me? Those are questions believers have asked for centuries—and the Bible speaks to it with honesty and hope. God’s perceived silence can feel unsettling, but Scripture shows that God’s voice is rarely absent—we are …
Verses to Start the New Year With Bold Faith
Bold faith is not loud, reckless, or dramatic.Bold faith is confident surrender—trusting that God is already working in the unseen and that His power is greater than your limitations. As you step into this new year: You don’t have to predict what God will do. You don’t have to control outcomes. You don’t have to …
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