August 23 “All in the Family” Jesus redefined his family to include all who come near him. God purposes to prepare a family to indwell His kingdom, and God works out things in conformity with the purpose of His will. God will get us...

August 16 “Sweet Revenge?” Scripture is clear that we are not to seek revenge for the wrongs done to us. Vengeance is among the many things we are to leave to God. Forgiveness is the message Jesus taught, even while dying on the cross....

August 9 “Starting to Heal” Healing, restoration, and reconciliation matter to God. The healing of the heart involves the healing of the past. God seeks our healing for the whole heart and for our heart to be whole. God will get us...

August 2 “An Attitude with Gratitude” Gratitude helps us to get through the difficult times, moving us to reflect on our blessings and focus on God’s goodness and accomplishments. Gratitude leaves us looking at God and away from...

July 26 “Is God Good When Life Isn’t?” When seemingly God fails to meet our expectations we may question His goodness. However, God’s knowledge of things far exceeds ours. In whatever we go through, we can trust in the fact that...

July 19 “Bounce Back” In life we take a lot of hits that potentially can knock us down for the count. Yet, by God’s strength we can stand again and persevere. God will get us through. Scriptures: Genesis 41:37-43; Acts...

July 12 “Wait While God Works” We live in the “land” between prayer offered and prayer answered. From an earthly perspective it sometimes seems that nothing is happening while we are waiting and waiting. However, we can trust that...

July 5 “There Will Be a Test” Every day we are tested through people, pain, or problems. We do well to see our tests as something God can use for His glory and our maturity. God will get us through. Scriptures: Genesis 39:6b-18; 1...

June 28 “Actions Have Consequences” We all know that our actions have consequences, although sometimes we don’t seem to consider what the consequences are or will be. We do well to always do what pleases God. God will get us through....

June 21 “Alone But Not Alone” In our difficulties we may feel alone, but like Joseph we are not alone and can succeed because God is with us. Nothing we go through as God’s people is without God’s presence with us. God will get...