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He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:11, NIV)

Sunrise. Begin each day with a positive attitude through faith.

Think Positively

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Knowing God is in control frees us to see the future through the prism of faith. With this perspective, thinking positively is positively possible!

Moving Toward God

By julia-attaway2 min read

Faith is wanting to go on His journey more than we want to avoid things that are scary and uncomfortable. Faith is about moving toward God when we want to stay in the familiar comfort of our sins.

Devotion on letting go of expectations; Guideposts

Great Expectations

By julia-attaway2 min read

A devotion on letting go of expectations: When I let go of expectations and forgive my failures, I’m free to be who God calls me to be.

Can I Get It All Done?

By julia-attaway2 min read

I’ll do everything I can do without procrastination, offer each action to God, and remember that being flexible usually works better than striving to control it all.

Survival Story: What I Wish You Knew About Rape

By April Holloway, Esq. and Sophia Franklin, LCSW1 min read

A rape survivor and a licensed social worker share their insight on what to say–and not to say–to survivors

Home Sweet Home

By Shirley Broers Lowrey8 min read

At age 63, this lifelong midwesterner felt called to move to New York. And yet something was still missing.

Healing from Our Hurts

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

The next time you feel hurt feelings coming on, pray, God, right now, I need your peace. Please calm my mind and replace my hurt with your caring love.

When Life Is Hard

By julia-attaway1 min read

A devotion when life is hard: In my miniature version of Christ’s suffering, I can learn to be more like Him.

Don’t Miss Out on the Blessing

By Michelle Cox4 min read

If God calls you to do something, He will equip you with everything that you need for that journey. He will be with you every step of the way. And you will be blown away by the doors He will open.

Positive Thinking at the Grocery Store

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

My grandfather, the Father of Positive Thinking Norman Vincent Peale, spoke often of how we have a choice in how we feel, how we conduct our lives, how we make our mark on the world.