When I was 7 years old, I quietly confided in my first ever diary the words “I hate myself and want to die.” I was the second of four children, and my older sister was extremely abusive to me. My mother taught me that I deserved the abuse. That I was less than all of… Continue reading 40 Years in the Wilderness
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The Sea Monster Leviathan Lurking in the Bible
Did you know that there is a mythical sea monster hiding in the Bible? Its name is Leviathan, and it lurks in the Old Testament. Is it still alive or did God slay it? Let’s investigate. “There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number— living things both large and small. There… Continue reading The Sea Monster Leviathan Lurking in the Bible
On Anguish: What we can learn from Job
Have you ever felt anguish? Well let me tell you about Job. Job was an expert on anguish. What kind of anguish is in your life? Job suffered the loss of his children, his fortune, his animals, his health, his reputation, and his friends, in a short span of time. He lost everything. And why… Continue reading On Anguish: What we can learn from Job
For Hope
When you feel hopeless, the best thing you can do is pray. But what to pray? If you turn any of the following Bible verses into a prayer, and include it with your own prayers, it will benefit you greatly. “For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Continue… Continue reading For Hope
For Sadness
Whether you have depression or are just going through a rough season of life, the following Bible verses will help supercharge your prayers and get you the comfort you need. “You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalms 18:28 NIV “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my… Continue reading For Sadness
How to raise godly children
Are your children saved? If you are doing your job well, your children will love God, hate sin, and know some scripture. Read on for advice on how to make this a reality for your children. Children need: 1. Discipline and boundaries Above all, teach your children to respect their parents. You are their prototype… Continue reading How to raise godly children
For When You are Under Attack
When you are under attack, pray one or more of the following verses to God, who will hear and deliver you from your enemies. “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”” Psalms 12:5 NIV “You, Lord, will… Continue reading For When You are Under Attack
For Praise
When you want to praise God, the following Bible verses will help you praise Him the way He deserves. Pray these back to your Father in Heaven and watch him bless your prayers! “He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.” Psalms 9:8 NIV “For the Lord is righteous, he loves… Continue reading For Praise
For Power
When you feel powerless, or when you want to tap into the power of God, pray one or more of these Bible verses to your God, who will hear you and answer your prayer. “You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet:” Psalms 8:6 NIV “Who is… Continue reading For Power
For Food
If you are experiencing a lack of food, pray one or more of the following verses to your Lord, who will hear your cry and have mercy on you. “The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever!” Psalms 22:26 NIV Turning this into… Continue reading For Food