We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT) Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson. The other day, I couldn’t get ketchup to come out of theContinue reading “Motivational Minute – Squeezed and Shaken”
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Motivational Minute – Power Supply
Acts 6:5-8 … a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit …. a man full of God’s grace and power … Acts 6:5, 8 (NLT) Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson. One day while packing for a trip, I got a text from a friend with some practical advice. She reminded me to pack myContinue reading “Motivational Minute – Power Supply”
Encouragement from James 1:4
Scripture Passage: James 1:4 “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 NIV I love to wear my grandmother’s butterfly pin because it reminds me to persevere. Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson. When a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, new muscles grow, a specialized tongueContinue reading “Encouragement from James 1:4”
How Do You Recognize God’s Voice?
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” 1 Samuel 3:9 NIV How do you recognize God’s voice? Better yet, do you expect Him to speak? Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson. The prophet Samuel learned to recognize God’s voiceContinue reading “How Do You Recognize God’s Voice?”
Are You Feeding Faith or Fear?
Scripture Passage: Psalm 56:3 ESV When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. What’s your biggest fear right now? Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson. Years ago, my mom taught me a valuable lesson when I told her about one of my fears. She could see I was spiraling into despair and wisely introduced meContinue reading “Are You Feeding Faith or Fear?”
Is Your Faith Dead or Alive?
Is your faith dead or alive? The apostle James says there is an easy way to find out …
Do You Ever Feel Overwhelmed?
Scripture Passage: Mark 14:34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them …” Mark 14:34 NLT Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Whether it’s watching the news or what we face in our personal lives, it’s easy to feel this way. Thankfully, we’re not alone. Hi, I’m Laura Lacey Johnson.Continue reading “Do You Ever Feel Overwhelmed?”
What Captures God’s Attention?
What captures God’s attention?
Everything.
But the way we treat others, never goes unnoticed.
Do You Ever Think What You Have to Offer Won’t Make a Difference?
Scripture Passage: John 6:1-13 “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?” John 9:6 NLT Do you ever think what you have to offer won’t make a difference? The story of Jesus feeding the five thousand illustrates how our “not enough” becomesContinue reading “Do You Ever Think What You Have to Offer Won’t Make a Difference?”
What Unanswered Prayer Tempts You to Give Up on God?
Scripture Passage: Luke 18:1-8 I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:8 NLT Do you ever wish God would hurry and answer your prayer? I do, but Delay is a test of your faithContinue reading “What Unanswered Prayer Tempts You to Give Up on God?”