Maxeau Antoine, Haiti “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Life always brings surprises—at least in the opinion of people. What do you
Read more →When my son was young and in grade school, I would wake him up each morning and push him along to get ready for school. I am not sure how it was for you and your household, but I always felt like I was in full-rush mode
Read more →Philip Adhikary, Bangladesh So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5 No human power or influence could save Peter. There was no earthly help available—help could only be obtained by way of heaven. Therefore, those in the
Read more →Mohamed-Ibrahim Yattara, Mali For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Yesterday, we started looking at the Apostle Paul’s
Read more →Mohamed-Ibrahim Yattara, Mali Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10–11 Life on earth is marked by perpetual and ongoing battles. We cannot triumph
Read more →Dil Tamang, Nepal Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4–5 How do you inquire of the Lord when there is
Read more →Conrad Reid, Jamaica “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12b If your car is giving problems, you call for a mechanic. If the plumbing at home is giving problems, you call for a plumber. If your grades are
Read more →Lonnie Riley, USA Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 What does God accomplish through our waiting? The most important thing
Read more →Shmuel Suran, Israel “But he brought us out from there to bring us in and give us the land he promised on oath to our ancestors.” Deuteronomy 6:23 Moses spoke these words to all Israel in the fortieth year of the wilderness journey. I’ve often pondered God’s
Read more →Charles Oloo, Kenya When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to
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