by Rick Warren
By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. Romans 5:1 (MSG)
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You’re not reading this by accident. No, God knew before you were born that [...]

While little children love to open presents to see what new toys they got and they love the break from school and Santa Claus, the holidays are a very harsh time for the lonely.
Lonely people come in all ages and backgrounds. Some are young, some are old. Some are parents, some are not. Some are [...]

You will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
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Once you make peace with God, that’s spiritual peace, then you get the peace of God in your heart and that’s emotional peace.
This [...]

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I [...]

Don’t give up!
It’s so easy to give up and it can be extremely difficult to not give up. A lot of people give up when the going gets rough.
Sometimes prayers aren’t answered immediately or the way we want them to-but don’t give up!
Sometimes people aren’t the way we want them to be- don’t give [...]

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble- Psalm46:1

Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me. -Psalm 50:15

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He shall sustain you- Psalm 55:22

Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage and he shall strenghten thine [...]