Under His Wings
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 God is attentive to the needs of his children. And he is aware of your fears.
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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
Forty-Two Identity Markers for Every Christian
As believers in Jesus Christ it’s easy to lose our bearings when we forget who we are. This is every Christian’s identity crisis. The answer is for us to recognize the false identities that have robbed us of our joy,
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Ten Holy Affections of the Heart
Years ago, my weekly men’s small group studied Christ Formed In You by Brian Hedges. The fourth chapter of the book deals with God’s redemptive cure for man’s sin problem, beginning in the heart. One thing that grabbed my attention
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A Prayer for the Melancholy and Fearful
Lord, strengthen the weak hands, and steady the feeble knees. Say to those that have a fearful heart, ‘Be encouraged, have no fear.’ Answer them with comforting words that are suited to their distress. Say to them, ‘Cheer up! Your
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Waiting on the Lord
Do you like to wait? If we are honest, most of us would have to answer, “No.” We were born with an innate tendency to do what we want to do when we want to do it. Our flesh cringes
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Online Training Conference for Pastors and Other Church Leaders in the Philippines this December
I’m excited to share that I’ve been given the privilege to teach in the Philippines. Though I’d love to visit the Philippines someday, I get to participate in this conference without even getting on a plane! Hosted by iDisciple PHILIPPINES,
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What Does It Mean to Live “Without Wax”?
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the
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Three Benefits of Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh”
What were God’s reasons for bringing a thorn of suffering into Paul’s life? The apostle reveals three benefits that he experienced. Suffering Prevents Conceit First, God gave the apostle his affliction in order to cultivate an increase in humility: “So
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Our Weakness Is a Platform for God’s Grace
It’s common for some Christians to say to others who suffer, “Rest assured, God will not give you more than you can handle.” But I often wonder what they really mean and whether it’s true. If what they mean is
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Eight Sins of Discord
For almost three decades, Alexander Strauch has consistently produced books that are biblically faithful and carefully written. In step with that pattern is his newest, If You Bite & Devour One Another: Biblical Principles for Handling Conflict. My first appreciation
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Raising Three Sons with Autism
During this time of “safer at home,” many people are experiencing the loneliness of isolation for the first time. But for special needs families, isolation is not just a seasonal challenge, it is often a daily reality.
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NUGGETS: Down Syndrome and Abortion
While writing my most recent book, When Disability Hits Home, research revealed statistics that saddened me deeply. Unborn children with disabilities face great danger. October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month – When Shauna Amick learned that her preborn baby had
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IT’S FINALLY HERE! “When Disability Hits Home”
If you’ve been a regular reader of this blog the past few years then this announcement may trigger your memory. For quite some time I’ve been talking—and you’ve been praying—about my new book with Joni Eareckson Tada, entitled When Disability
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Hope + Help for People Who Struggle with Overeating
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews biblical counselor Shannon McCoy about her LifeLife mini-book, Help! I’m a Slave to Food. Some of the questions addressed in this conversation are: • Is overeating simply
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NUGGETS: Pastors and Churches
It’s Okay to Be a Pastor – Head down, chin up, one foot in front of the other. The world is broken, but what’s new about that? The Word still needs to be proclaimed, the darkness still needs the light,
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“Delight in the Word” Radio Ministry
Delight in the Word is a weekly outreach of Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. It airs weekdays at 11:30pm Eastern Time over WCRF 103.3FM – Moody Radio Cleveland. Archived programs can be accessed at the Delight in the
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“I Will Be With You”
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 Comfort
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The God of All Grace
When we come to God’s throne, we need to remember He is indeed the God of all grace. He is the landowner who graciously gave a full day’s pay to the workers who had worked only one hour in the
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