DEVOTIONS Turning Despair To Praise by Teresa Dietrich You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Psalm 119:114 (NLT) Turning despair to praise. Recently, I was praying with a group of friends about the many heavy-hearted things happening in our community, state, and country. I bet you’re doing this…
Available For Prayer. One day, while walking in the sanctuary of the Carmel Mission Basilica, I had a sweet and beautiful encounter with a Priest who sat praying. As I walked past him, I asked him a question; after answering, he told me his name was Father James and that he was a visitor. For…
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 (NLT) – Read the Full Chapter PRAYING THROUGH AN OVERWHELMED HEART? Parenting is sometimes hard. You get up each day with the desire to finish a bunch of tasks and hope that at least one can be accomplished by the end…
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. John 20:1 – Read the Full Chapter @BibleGateway Empty Tombs lead to faith. So often, we live with fully stocked tombs of unhealthy and unholy things….
Shine, Jesus, shine! What are you doing that draws someone else’s gaze or attention from the Lord? How loud are you shouting so that you can be noticed? And I am not discussing whether you are struggling with pain or grief. Disclaimer- This message is as much for me as it is for you. Glory…
Hedge of protection… DRIFTWOOD, like PRAYER, has a common purpose: they both provide a hedge of protection. I love going to the ocean to watch the sunlight hit the water as it moves in and out and listen to the calming sounds it makes, including the seagulls singing as they fly over. It’s beautiful with…
Kindness never goes out of style… It’s so fashionable we can put it on day or night, it looks good on us through every season! It even comes in one size and doesn’t cost a thing! So, I say, put it on and share it with whomever you can, every day of the year! Eliezer…
Scriptures to Pray in Times of Loss. How do you deal with sorrow and grief? Where do you go when you feel sad and alone, needing comfort and peace? Who do you go to when you are struggling with loss and will reassure you that everything will be alright? God consoles, reassures, helps, and assists…
Somehow, somewhere, I began pouring from an empty cup! Not aware of when, but I did. Then I noticed I started to feel as though I couldn’t breathe. It was anxiety brought on by the empty cup thing! Do you know the feeling? Have you experienced this sensation before? What did you do to get…
The 5 Point Prayer Great are you, Lord, and most worthy of praise! May you be glorified! Please forgive me for any offense I have against you, reveal anything hidden from my sight so I can be redeemed. Guide my heart to follow after you! Teach me to live life for you and you alone….
