Bible Weigh Station

We cannot hope to live Biblically unless we learn to think Biblically. Weigh Station is a place to examine some teachings, assumptions, behaviors, judgments. The goal is not to silence, shame, or condemn anyone, but to find what is right and grasp hold of it: “Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophesying, but test everything; hold fast what is good, abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, RSV).

A Quote To Encourage You:

“Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.” -- 1 Corinthians 14:29, NIV

Bible Weigh Station submitted by John Espy.

Anchored Mom Life

Anchored Mom Life is about Navigating Life with Hope with articles on Marriage, Motherhood, Military Life, and Ministry. Life can be tough, but there's always hope, and hope anchors the soul.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Hebrews 6:19

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

Anchored Mom Life submitted by Sarah Belanger.

The Miracles of Prayer

Inspirational and knowledge on the power of prayer

A Quote To Encourage You:

Be Still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10

The Miracles of Prayer submitted by Carol Bailey Bynum.

Shout for Joy

It’s no secret that the world is full of sadness. We only have to turn on the TV, sign into social media, or even look around our own lives to see it.

But God didn’t make us to be sad. He wants us to have life to the full, and deep joy that is not dependent on circumstance.

I’m tired of being told by society that I would be happier if I was prettier, taller, more athletic, more successful, had a nicer home, better hair and better abs, knew more people, travelled more or got married. My joy should not come from any of these things. My joy comes from the Lord, and it should pervade every part of the messy, uncomfortable, hilarious, breath-taking, glorious life He has given me.

I truly believe that what we read and hear impacts who we are and the value we place on ourselves and those around us. In this blog, I hope to do nothing more or less than encourage you. I don’t pretend to be very wise, or even have my own life in any semblance of order, but if I can be a positive noise in the din of your life today, I will be happy.

A Quote To Encourage You:

When you walk through fire you will not be burned (Isaiah 43:2).

Shout for Joy submitted by Freya Ashmore.

Bay Area Outreach Ministries Blog

Bay Area Outreach Ministries Blog is dedicated to teaching and spreading the Word of God through articles and Bible passages.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Bay Area Outreach Ministries Blog submitted by Jerry Quintana.

Jase Rosenburg | I Write In The Dark To Bring Faith To Light

I write devotionals to lift up and encourage. I also share interviews with Christian people who are using their talents and those working for the Kingdom of God. From time to time I share some of my own fictional stories.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Rev. 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Jase Rosenburg | I Write In The Dark To Bring Faith To Light submitted by Jase Rosenburg.

Walking Together on Holy Ground

This blog is about knowing God not only intellectually, but also experientially:

Sitting in His presence as Mary of Bethany did

Observing His character as revealed in the Bible

Sensing the moment-by-moment adventure of His direction

Sharing His sense of humor as He reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously

Then, sharing with each other as we walk together on holy ground

We will find that the vibrant, feeling-level relationship with God is what satisfies the deepest longings we have. He truly is the One we long for most.

A Quote To Encourage You:

One of many favorites: "Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul." - Thomas Merton

Walking Together on Holy Ground submitted by Beverly Van Kampen.

30 Second Thoughts

You might ask ‘Why 30 Second Thoughts?’. Glad you asked. Well I have a short attention span and like to quickly skim through things like this. So each post will be a quick reflection on thoughts that I have on life or truths which God is teaching me.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Ephesians 2:8-9

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast

30 Second Thoughts submitted by Josh Cramer.

Pearls Of Grace

Pearls of Grace is a blog that reflects the kind of heartfelt storytelling you might encounter from reading a personal journal entry, (dear diary........). It is a menagerie of prose, poetry and photography; It will take you on a soulful journey through valleys, over rivers, desert scapes and mountain tops. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry.

A Quote To Encourage You:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

Lao-Tzu

Pearls Of Grace submitted by Christina Dawson.

The Things Unseen

The Things Unseen blog seeks to be a community of Christians who encourages and renews their spirit according to 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

A Quote To Encourage You:

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

The Things Unseen submitted by Audrey Ko.

Begin Fresh

Hi, my name is Cole and I've developed this blog to serve as a tool to help me stay focused on Christ, continue learning, share my faith, and give others an opportunity to do the same.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Let Go and Let God

Begin Fresh submitted by Cole Sileven.

Water of Life

Water of Life is the Christian social network that connects you with other members to glorify Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

A Quote To Encourage You:

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life." (John 4:14)

Water of Life submitted by Andre Brown.

4 R's 4 the Church

4R's 4 the Church is dedicated to awaking the church to it's calling in Christ. The four R's are... RETURN, REVIVE, REPAIR and RESTORE. As Christ is called "The Repairer of the Breach the Restorer of the Streets to Dwell In", in Isaiah 58:12, so the Church must Return to and be Revived in being with our Saviors Repairers and Restorers in a world where nothing is sound.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Isaiah 58:12 (NKJV) Those from among you shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.

4 R's 4 the Church submitted by Michael J. Erdel.

Courage For Today

We share Real-Life Devotions for broken, hurting, and imperfect people who love God. Find hope and encouragement for your daily Christian Walk.  

Blog Name: Courage For Today Blog Owner: Mike Weaver URL:http://couragefortoday.com

Find Mike on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/couragefortoday/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/couragefortoday

Google: https://plus.google.com/+MichaelWeavercouragefortoday

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/couragefortoday

A Quote To Encourage You:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12: 1

Through Ink and Image

Artist Lynn Abbott playfully refers to her blog as an illustrated "Bible storybook" for grown-ups. But you’ll find nothing childish about the blog’s content.

Through Ink and Image explores, with depth and authenticity, God’s word and grace as expressed in the lives of Biblical saints. In fact, Lynn says she especially loves studying the stories of Bible personalities because their lives give her hope. They struggled in their faith walks; yet, they experienced God's grace in miraculous ways.

In addition to Lynn's "inked" inspiration and encouragement, each devotional also includes one of Lynn’s paintings, inspired by God’s love and grace.

A Quote To Encourage You:

"...I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with loving-kindness," Jeremiah 31:3

Through Ink and Image submitted by Lynn Abbott.

Being Woven

As the moments of each day meld together to form my outer world, so, too, do thoughts, studies, and prayers illuminate my inner world. Journaling is my way toward clarity and peace as I process the study of God's Word, the books I read, my reactions to the world around me and to the intertwined global world. My heart thoughts become my journal thoughts.

A Quote To Encourage You:

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (Zephaniah 3:17 ESV)

Being Woven submitted by Linda Gill.

Overcome

The Overcome blog by Nuwamanya Mategyero. Reformation Theology through articles, poems, devotionals, and book excerpts.

A Quote To Encourage You:

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6 (ESV)

Overcome submitted by Nuwamanya Mategyero.

Sharing God's Story

Sharing God's Story in one life is a blog dedicated to my small part in God's Great Story. We are all just characters in God's masterpiece. I try to express the amazing things He has done for and given to me.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all you who fear God;

let me tell you what he has done for me.

Sharing God's Story submitted by Marshall V Pierce.

The Out-Called In Christ

Connecting christian faith to everyday life with daily devotional readings

A Quote To Encourage You:

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain

The Out-Called In Christ submitted by Paul Beamon.

Jane van Deventer - Child Evangelist and Writer

Equipping and encouraging parents to take responsibility for their children's spiritual education.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Jeremiah 29:11 "for I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

Jane van Deventer - Child Evangelist and Writer submitted by Jane Van Deventer.