by Shirley Hicks | Aug 14, 2018 | Inspiration, New Beginnings
When we read about how the disciples walked with Jesus, it is hard to imagine them ever being fearful or faithless. They saw Jesus’ many miracles and heard His awesome teachings on a daily basis. Yet, at times, Jesus had to remind them of their little faith. Sometimes...
by Shirley Hicks | Aug 12, 2018 | Inspiration, Today
As you begin this new day, you may be facing harsh conditions and situations that are beyond your control. Just remember to depend on God. It is often darkest before dawn. Hold to His promises, despite what is happening in your life. By reading the Bible, you can...
by Shirley Hicks | Aug 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Mother
In 2 Kings 4:1-7, a widow was in a desperate situation where her children were about to be sold as slaves. Nevertheless, God gave her a miracle in the midst of her desperation. He provided just what she needed for her family in a miraculous way. The widow thought she...
by Shirley Hicks | Aug 8, 2018 | Inspiration, New Beginnings
Caleb’s life is a wonderful example of the advantages of beginning again. Despite wandering in the wilderness for forty years because the other Israelites would not believe God, Caleb made the best of an adverse situation. He had many opportunities to give up and...
by Shirley Hicks | Aug 7, 2018 | Inspiration, Storms
Ruth was a young, impoverished widow who traveled to Bethlehem from Moab with her mother-in-law, Naomi. She eventually married one of Naomi’s wealthy relatives named Boaz. Afterwards, she was no longer a poor widow, but an affluent wife. God brought about events in...
