The Prayer Snapshot: “Overcoming Fear”
Do you know what is the most frequently noted command in the Bible? It’s not “love God,” “love others,” or even “follow me.” No, the most frequent command in all of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” It has been said that this admonition not to fear or some variation of it appears 365 times throughout Scripture—one for every day…
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6 Prayers to Support Your Wife
Weddings evoke emotion. While watching friends, family members and acquaintances “tie the knot,” I often find myself captivated by the joy, passion and childish excitement they share with their spouse. Less than a year ago, I had the opportunity to share these same emotions with my bride--crying as we exchanged vows, laughing as we told stories and smiling wide as…
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6 Bible Verses to Combat Fear and Anxiety
The feeling is undeniable. Seemingly out of nowhere, the dreaded symptoms of anxiety begin to wash over you. You feel helpless as the panic and fear set in, all while you desperately try to convince yourself there is nothing to be afraid of. Your hands sweat and your heart begins to race, feeling like it’s beating out of your chest.…
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4 Psalms for When a Loved One is Sick
Illness can be an extremely stressful and terrifying experience. It’s often even worse when you are not the person who is sick. While you wait on doctors to run tests or sit by your loved one’s bedside, maintaining a constant vigil, you often feel helpless. There is little you can do to change the situation, or give the sick person…
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5 Prayers to Protect Your Child
My 9-year-old son is an old soul. He spends birthday money on office supplies. He gets excited about e-books. He recently received his own business cards as a gift, and it was like Christmas all over again. But despite his maturity, he’s growing up in a generation that is deeply entrenched in technology and instant gratification. The images he sees…
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How Can I Trust God When I’m Broke?
You know the Bible says, that you can’t serve two masters—love and money (Matthew 6:24), but sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes it’s easier to trust in money when the rent is due and bills are piled on the dining room table. How do you trust God in the middle of that pressure? There’s no simple solution. But the Bible is full…
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7 Bible Verses for When Life Seems Hopeless
There was a season in my life when I was filled with hopelessness. My life was falling apart, and I woke up every day with what felt like the weight of the world on my chest. I had two small children at the time, an infant and a toddler, and every day felt like a steep, uphill battle. I was…
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