You don’t have to spend much time in the Scriptures to realize that our God is a God of increase. Most of the time, though, divine increase is not automatic. We must pray for it with pure motives, believing that the Lord desires to bless those who love Him and […]
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“You Don’t Need Any Helpers” by J.M. Farro
Yesterday was one of those days when my relationship with my husband, Joe, was sorely tested. With houseguests soon to arrive at our house, I was really counting on him to help me with some major chores. Unfortunately, he chose to begin working on another project that had absolutely no […]
“God is Prepared to Do the Impossible” by J.M. Farro
I once heard someone say, “God is prepared to do the impossible if we trust Him enough to ask.” The Holy Spirit has been bringing these words to my remembrance a lot lately, and I feel as though the Lord is really stretching my faith. I’ll be thinking of, or […]
“Forget the Crisis-Prayers” by J.M. Farro
I was raised in a Christian household, and had been praying almost since the day I had learned how to talk. But if I were to be completely honest, I’d have to say that I did most of my praying when I was in trouble, and very little praying otherwise. […]
“God’s Promise of Provision for Your Family” by J.M. Farro
There have been many promises over the years that the Lord has spoken to my heart in times of trouble, even where my job as a parent is concerned, but one of the most precious ones for me is Psalm 37:25 (NIV), where David says: “I was young and now […]
“God Will Do It Swiftly!” by J.M. Farro
Have you ever been in a situation—or had a loved one in a situation—where time was of the essence? It seems that all you can focus on is how the clock is ticking away, and nothing seems to be happening. I felt that way the other day when I was […]
“Cultivate Thankfulness” by J.M. Farro
I recently heard a godly man talking about how upset he was when his father passed away. As he thought about all of the plans he and his dad had made for the future, he became bitter and depressed. When the Lord dealt with him about having an unthankful attitude, […]
“Lessons from a Fall” by J.M. Farro
This past Saturday, my husband, Joe, and I made an impromptu trip to the mall to look for new shoes for me to wear the following day on Easter Sunday. As we got out of our car and began walking toward the store, I took a nasty fall. Battered and […]
“Give Him Repeated Thanks!” by J.M. Farro
When my husband, Joe, took his car for regular maintenance the other day, he was hit with an unexpected bill that caused him some concern. When he told me about it, I silently prayed, “Lord, this unexpected expense didn’t come as a surprise to You. You saw it coming, and […]
“It’s Never Too Late” by J.M. Farro
I didn’t get serious about my relationship with God until I was almost 40 years old. By then, my children were 12 and 15. There are times when I look back and desperately wish that I had raised my sons—from the time they were little–on Christian music, Christian books and […]