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Healing Prayers: Trusting in the Great Physician

"Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, 'This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the LORD.” – 2 Kings 20:5, NIV...

The Ever-Present Advocate

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever…" – John 14:16, NIV Connie was born deaf in the fifties when few resources existed for those with disabilities. But Connie’s older sister, Sandra, didn’t let that...

Embracing Doubt: A Journey of Faith and Understanding

"Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came." – John 20:24 (NIV) In the paths of our faith journeys, doubt often emerges as a thread of uncertainty, weaving its way through the fabric of our beliefs. It is a...

Perfect Peace in the Midst of Trials

Isaiah 26:3-4 (NIV) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” Katie had a normal pregnancy. When she went into labor, she called her...

Praying for Our Nation’s Renewal

"The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him…" – Daniel 9:9, NIV In times of turmoil and uncertainty, it's natural to look at our nation and feel a sense of despair. We may witness injustice, corruption, and division tearing at...

Embracing Healing Through Confession

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16 (NIV) In the journey of faith, there come moments when we feel the weight of our struggles pressing...

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." What a promise of hope and restoration...

Standing Strong in the Gap

"I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one." – Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV) In life, we often encounter unexpected turns, challenging us to redefine our...

The Unseen Army: A Devotional on Spiritual Battles

"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 Elisha was a prophet living in Israel. When another king tried to attack Israel, Elisha knew it. He warned the king of Israel and the nation was...

Choosing Forgiveness: Embracing the Spirit of Stephen

"Then he fell on his knees and cried out, 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.' When he had said this, he fell asleep." – Acts 7:60, NIV In the narrative of Stephen, we find a profound example of forgiveness amidst persecution. Stephen, known for his fervent...