Today’s WordWe all go through disappointments and unfair situations. When you are dealing with illness, raising a difficult child, or walking through a stressful season at work, it is easy to become discouraged and allow the pressures of life to weigh you down. That heaviness can slowly affect your attitude and outlook. We often think, […]
Today’s WordLife has a way of changing us. At one time, we were outgoing, excited about our dreams, grateful for our family, positive and hopeful. Then life happens. Disappointments take a little of our joy and confidence. Mistakes chip away at our sense of value. When people do us wrong, we lose some passion. Eventually,
Today’s WordSome days feel very dark and can be frightening. News reports of accidents, violent crimes, wars, viruses, and inflation shake us to the core and stir fear and uncertainty. There are forces that would like us to shrink back and change—from peaceful to panic, from trusting to troubled, from knowing God is on the
Today’s WordWhen we think of miracles, we often imagine sudden turnarounds—eyes opening instantly, seas parting in a moment. And God certainly works that way. But not all miracles happen overnight. Sometimes we pray, believe, and stay faithful, yet our health doesn’t immediately improve, or our dreams seem delayed. We may wonder why nothing appears to
Today’s WordThe people God spoke to through the prophet Ezekiel believed that because their parents struggled with addictions, or their grandparents lived with depression and lack, the next generation was destined to face the same problems. They accepted that generational struggles were inevitable and unchangeable. But God corrected that mindset. He said, in effect, “Why
Today’s WordAfter the believers were first filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, thousands came to faith in Jesus, and miracles took place. This caused great concern among the religious authorities, who arrested Peter and John and commanded them to stop preaching in the Name of Jesus. Yet the
Today’s WordIf you ever played sports, you know how much it helped when your family was in the stands cheering you on. You ran faster, pushed harder, and gave your best because someone believed in you. Scripture gives us a powerful image like that—a great stadium in Heaven where a race is taking place. In
Today’s WordWe live in a time when deception is more widespread than ever. Every day, through phones, emails, and social media, people are targeted by schemes designed to steal money, time, and peace. There are financial scams, relationship scams, and even identity scams. But the greatest deceiver of all is Satan, the father of lies.
Today’s WordWe live in a time filled with uncertainty, where worry and fear can easily take hold of our thoughts. With so much violence, suffering, and division around us, many people carry a troubled and anxious mind, constantly asking, “What if things get worse?” The enemy knows exactly where to attack—our thoughts. If he can
Today’s WordSometimes we think there will be a perfect season when life finally calms down—no pressure, no difficult people, no delays, no stress. We imagine a time when everything lines up: finances are secure, health is strong, and nothing challenges us. But the truth is, growth never happens in total comfort. There is such a
