3+ hour, 50+ min ago (150+ words) My mother did not just read the Bible. She studied it. According to her notes, she also read many of the key Christian books of her time, some that she owned and many that she borrowed from the church library. She also read letters and reports from missionaries, and a variety of Christian and other magazines. " " Life is hard. " " Faith is hard. " " We are here on this earth to serve. " " We can find God in everyday things and activities and in ordinary people. It is true that these ideas now seem quaint and old-fashioned. But that is their power and importance. The meditations offer a corrective to our own modern biases. They contain wisdom and insights from a previous generation that can help us today, and in that sense they are as relevant today as they were in the last…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago (273+ words) The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts " The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts 23:11) Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If the Lord has more witness for you to bear, you will live to bear it. Who is he that can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use? If there is no more work for you to do for your Master, it cannot distress you that He is about to take you…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago (593+ words) During these Marian feasts of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity pray with various dioceses through Mary's intercession and share images that encourage a relationship with the Mother of Jesus who offers her protection. Here we pause and join our prayers with Our Lady [] The post Our Lady of Guadalupe: "Are you not under my protection?' Madison and Tucson Dioceses appeared first on Franciscan Sisters. During these Marian feasts of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity pray with various dioceses through Mary's intercession and share images that encourage a relationship with the Mother of Jesus who offers her protection. Here we pause and join our prayers with Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastorate at St. James Church, Madison, Wisconsin....

8+ hour, 34+ min ago (141+ words) My mother isn't saved and has a "heart of of stone" for a past hurt to where she lashes out at those closest to her. She currently isn't open to hearing anything to do with the Gospel of Christ and is currently in the latter stages of heart failure. I received a word that she will leave this... My mother isn't saved and has a "heart of of stone" for a past hurt to where she lashes out at those closest to her. She currently isn't open to hearing anything to do with the Gospel of Christ and is currently in the latter stages of heart failure. I received a word that she will leave this earth as soon as her decision is secure and I have been holding on to that in spite of what I am witnessing from…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago (627+ words) To lead the family in prayer and meditation. (Adapted and blended from several prayer books.) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Amen. Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray (together): Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread." And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Some, or all, of these Scripture passages may be read: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in…...

10+ hour, 47+ min ago (279+ words) An obvious Sabbath reference, I was reminded of this as I, yet again, got the feeling that I can now die in peace, having experienced what I had to experience, and learned what I came here to learn, and what follows hereafter is just a bonus. You ever get this feeling? Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and…...

13+ hour, 43+ min ago (160+ words) I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down... "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago (511+ words) I have a lot of unresolved anger in me. A lot of thoughts of revenge on people who have hurt me. I have also struggled with addiction to pornography for many years. I have used it as a stress relief. I want these sins gone from my life forever. Please pray for me. Thank you. Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to…...

20+ hour, 58+ min ago (271+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: I Kings 7, Psalm 99 Key Verse: 2 Cor 12:10 I take pleasure in weaknesses" for when I am weak than I am strong Our God truly is the king of the universe. (Ps 99:1) He gives strength and wisdom to those he tasks with doing your work! Let us praise His great and awesome name. His name is holy! (Ps 99:3)" If God could enable Huram to be able to cast that pillar, and all those amazing articles of the temple, He can certainly use us to do His work here in PNG." All too often our God is too small! 2 Cor 12:10, when I am weak then HE is strong. Therefore, I glory in my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me! (2 Cor 12:9) What an incredible privilege. To look back and genuinely say, "That…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago (219+ words) December 7, 2025 by David and Robin Watters Reading: Isaiah 37:1417; Mark 8:110 Key Verse: Isaiah 37:16 " "O LORD of Heaven's Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth." Why do we hesitate"or even resist"doing hard things? Whether it's a difficult task, exercise, or a hard conversation, we often believe the lie: "I can't do this because" Fear of consequences holds us back. We worry someone may be offended, upset, or (for me) maybe they will leave the mission field. Conflict feels too heavy, so we avoid the hard thing. But God calls us to lay our burdens before Him, trust Him, and then step forward in His strength to do what He asks. Together, these passages remind us: the hard…...