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Because He Lives

"I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!" (Rev.1:18)

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives! (Bill Gaither)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on February 22, 2014 at 4:30pm — No Comments

A Time To Mourn

Solomon said, “There is a time to mourn!” Give yourself some. Face your grief with tears, time, and one more—face your grief with truth. God has the last word on death. And if you listen, He will tell you the truth about your loved ones. They’ve been dismissed from the hospital called Earth. You and I still roam the halls, smell the medicines. They meanwhile, inhale springtime.

You miss them like crazy, but can you deny the truth? They have no pain, doubt, or struggle. They really… Continue

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on February 20, 2014 at 11:48am — No Comments

Blessings For 2014

My prayer for each one who reads this as we start a new year.
"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace."(Num. 6:24-26)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on January 1, 2014 at 4:05pm — No Comments

2014 Coming Up!

As we go into 2014, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."(Heb.10:23-24)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on December 30, 2013 at 11:15am — No Comments

Learn To Be Content

May we learn to be content in any state, for this is the best foundation for true happiness.
Paul said, "I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much or little."(Phil.4:11)
(Charles H. Spurgeon)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on December 6, 2013 at 11:23am — No Comments

Radical Gratitude

“Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7 GW)

An attitude of radical gratitude is God’s will for you because it develops your faith.

How does gratitude develop my faith? It happens when times are tough — when things don’t make sense, when you can’t figure it out, when your prayers are unanswered, when everything is going the way you didn’t want it to go. It happens when you can say in… Continue

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on November 30, 2013 at 10:43am — No Comments

Our Hope

I love this from Max Lucado...

After our church had five funerals in seven days, the sorrow took its toll on me. I chided myself, “Come on, Max, get over it. Death is a natural part of living.” Then I self-corrected. No it isn’t. Birth is. Breathing is. Belly laughs, big hugs and bedtime kisses are. But death? We weren’t made to say good-bye. God’s original plan had no farewell, no final breath, day, or heartbeat. No matter how you frame it, good-bye doesn’t feel… Continue

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on October 25, 2013 at 9:12am — No Comments

God Is A Competent Father

God is a competent Father. He can handle any problem you give him. Nothing is beyond his ability or his resources. No request is too big or too small.
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20) (Rick Warren)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on October 8, 2013 at 9:44am — No Comments

He's Alive

Christ is alive. He is not the great "I was" but the great "I am."
"I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever!" (Rev.1:18)
He's alive! He's alive
He's alive and I'm forgiven
Heaven's gates are open wide
He's alive!

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on August 25, 2013 at 11:03am — No Comments

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."(Phil.1:21)
It is not living that is happiness, but living with God. It is not dying that will be wretched, but dying without God. (Charles H. Spurgeon)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on August 22, 2013 at 9:29am — No Comments

God Helps Us!

"For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
(Isa.41:13)(NIV)

That's right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, 'Don't panic. I'm right here to help you.'(Isa.41:13)(MSG)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on August 15, 2013 at 10:49am — No Comments

Stay Focused On Jesus

Resentment comes from looking at others;
contentment comes from looking at God.
"...Stay focused on Jesus, who designed and perfected our faith..."(Heb. 12:2) (Our Daily Bread)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 31, 2013 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Give Thanks

We don't need more to be thankful for, we just need to be more thankful.
"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."(1 Thess.5:18)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 30, 2013 at 10:20am — No Comments

He Will Answer From Heaven

"He will answer from heaven and save me; He will defeat my oppressors. God will show me His constant love and faithfulness."(Ps.57:3)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 19, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

We're Not Home Yet

As Christians, we need to remember this.

"...This world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it..."(1 Peter 2:11)

We're not home yet children
So keep your eyes on the savior
Just a few more days to labor
And we'll sit down beside the river
How we long to be with Jesus
And our loved ones gone before us
There's a better day a comin'
We're not home yet

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 17, 2013 at 8:50am — No Comments

The Badge Of Love

You all know what it is to wear a badge. And Christ said to His disciples in effect: I give you a badge, and that badge is love. This is to be your mark. It is the only thing in heaven or on earth by which men can know Me". "All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.”(John 13:35)
(Andrew Murray)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 16, 2013 at 9:15am — No Comments

The Battle Is The Lord's

Prevailing faith reckons the victory before battle even begins. When the young shepherd looked at Goliath, he saw him as a dead man. In fact, because of David’s relationship with the Lord, he understood that all giants— whether bears, lions or Goliaths—were the same. How does this "reckoning" take place? First, we fight the "battle before the battle." Through prayer and meditation on Scripture, we work through any uncertainties and fears. We reaffirm in our heart that this is the Lord’s battle,… Continue

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on July 8, 2013 at 9:28am — No Comments

You Have Been My Help

"You have been my help; do not leave me nor forsake me."(Ps.27:9)
Look back on the trouble that God has brought you through. Can you remember the times when your feet had almost gone and your steps had nearly slipped? Then say, with thankful emotion and confidence, "You have been my help." (Charles H. Spurgeon)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on June 26, 2013 at 8:44am — No Comments

Let Us Be Content

"True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.
So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content."
(1 Tim.6:6-8)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on June 19, 2013 at 9:33am — No Comments

Prayer Brings Peace

O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.

Prayer guards hearts and minds and causes God to bring peace out of chaos. (Beth Moore)

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil.4:6-7)

Added by Lois Jane Wallace on June 11, 2013 at 9:40am — No Comments