Look Up!
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 (NASB) We’d like to start this week’s devotional with a story. Recently, we were
Beth Jarvis Silliman – Serving others in personal transformation, community, and continual discovery.
Beth Jarvis Silliman is an ordained minister in the Independent Christian Church, recognized for her deep commitment to supporting and equipping ministers and faith communities. She currently serves as the Director of the Ministry Resource Center at Emmanuel Christian Seminary
New Year, Renewed Faith
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated days of the year. A day filled with hope, promise, and an eye to the
Where Are You God?
"Would you question my justice, deem me guilty so you can be innocent? Or do you have an arm like God; can you thunder with a voice like him? Adorn yourself with splendor and majesty; clothe yourself with honor and
One Prayer Way
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NIV) "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because the need flows out of me all
The Easy Belief of Self-Deception: Part 2
"Do what God’s word says. Don’t merely listen to it, or you will fool yourselves." James 1:22 (GW) In our last post, we introduced the difficult topic of Self-deception. We discussed how there is nothing Satan fears more than the truth
Amy Kratzer – Sharing the Truth that God is in the Business of Restoration.
Amy Kratzer knows what it's like to be broken and what it takes to rebuild beautiful. Here is a little bit of her story. Amy was exploited at the age of eleven, and with that came betrayal and sexual trauma that
Stephanie May Wilson – Helping Women Create Authentic Lives They Actually Want to Live.
Stephanie May Wilson is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20- & 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. For almost a decade, Stephanie has mentored hundreds of thousands of women as they
Five Steps to Overcoming the Allure of Temptation
"For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest – we have all been tempted. Not once, not twice, but continuously. Sometimes it could be something small, like a
A Mother’s Day Prayer
"As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem." Isaiah 66:13 (ESV) This weekend, families everywhere join together in celebration of mothers and their importance in our lives. This day is especially poignant