Psalm 46:1-3
Psalm 46:1-3 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters…
40 Days of Prayer
It’s Time to Pray! The Alliance family will be joining our hearts and hands together—on our knees—for a 40 Days of Prayer focus that will begin on January 3. Each day will offer a thematic devotional reflection and prayer points authored by an Alliance leader or family member. The devotionals will be arranged in six…
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The…
Philippians 4:4-9
Philippians 4:4-9 NIV Final Exhortations 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts…
Where is God? Finding His Presence in Difficult Times
Where is God? Finding His Presence in Difficult Times John Townsend, Ph.D. In life, you will always experience two very different kinds of tough circumstances: those we can solve, and those that are simply beyond our capacity. The first kind, which have doable solutions, are challenging but not overwhelming. Most of us can handle them…
10 Lessons Learned in Hard Places
10 Lessons Learned in Hard Places Beth Guckenberger I’ve had a steep growth curve over the last twenty years of ministry. I had to learn a new language and culture, and gain skills in communication and leadership. But nothing compares to what I have learned while becoming fluent in hard stories. I didn’t have much…