Evangelism
Spiritual Warfare
Your short-term mission trip may push you beyond your comfort zone to the edge of a spiritual cliff where you face a dilemma: Do I go deeper with Chist in this experience? Or do I […]
Articles by Trisha Smith
Prayer Resources
Prayers in the Old Testament
Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 18:23-33 Jacob’s Deliverance from Esau Genesis 32:9-12 Jacob at Penniel Genesis 32:24-30 Moses Intercession for His People Exodus 32:11-13, 32:31-32 Moses and the Lord Exodus 33:12-13, 33:18 Moses […]
Devotions
Devotion: James 3:13
James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. It was interesting researching this verse to write […]
Prayer Examples
The Serenity Prayer
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Short and sweet, but it says it all. […]
Prayer Examples
The Prayer of Jabez
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain! […]
Devotions
Devotion: Job 28:28
Job 28:28 And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” A few days back we discussed the fear of the […]
Devotions
Devotion: Psalms 90:12
Psalms 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. We never know what tomorrow will hold and should count our blessings today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, but we […]
Devotions
Devotion: Ecclesiastes 7:19
Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city. Without making this a political statement, I do find myself thinking of how true this verse is. We look at […]
Devotions
Devotion: 1 Corinthians 1:30
1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Everything we have comes from […]
Devotions
Devotion: Proverbs 9:10
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. We start this month with a simple proverb that points us to where wisdom begins. […]
Devotions
Devotion: Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right […]
Devotions
Devotion: Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Today’s verse may also seem out of place or […]
Devotions
Devotion:1 Peter 5:10
1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and […]
Devotions
Devotion: Hebrews 4:16
Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. It is funny how just a […]
Devotions
Devotion: Galatians 6:9
Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. I love service. I love helping others and sharing […]