God is the One who knows the end from the beginning. He is never caught off guard by our circumstances or bewildered by our behavior. He never feels pressured by the passing of time. God has always been — and will always be — in complete control of His creation. Isaiah’s acceptance of God’s eternal… The post Faithful and Sure appeared first on FaithGateway.

In her dazzling poem “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver asks a poignant question: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” We all know that life is precious, yes, and that there are moments of great serenity and gentle joy. We know the soft touch by the… The post How Do We Become Wise? appeared first on FaithGateway.

  There is truth to the adage that the eyes are the windows to the soul. What you let in through your eyes will work its way inside. Jesus warned us multiple times in the Gospels that our eyes can cause us to sin (Matthew 5:29; 18:9). He spoke about it with one of the… The post Be Careful, Little Eyes, What You See appeared first on FaithGateway.

  Everyone goes through hard times. But, sometimes, it’s more than hard. It’s overwhelming. Several years ago, I had $19.13 in my bank with a stack of unpaid bills and no clue how they would get paid. My three younger children and I were living with my parents. My car needed serious repairs (as in… The post You’re Invited to the You’ll Get Through This Online Bible Study appeared first on FaithGateway.

Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. — Ephesians 5:15-17 There are many roadblocks to receiving Christ’s gift of healing by faith, either as a… The post Roadblocks to Healing appeared first on FaithGateway.

For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.  — 2 Chronicles 20:12 Jehoshaphat and his people were about to face a great enemy, and they were afraid. Armies were on their way to drive them out… The post Jehoshaphat, Isaiah, and Job — Prayers for a Time Such As This appeared first on FaithGateway.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. — Galatians 5:22 The evidence of Spirit-filled living will not be in what we say or even in what we do. It will be written on our faces in our countenance of love, joy, and peace. The first proof is found in love. The Greeks had… The post The Apostles’ Code: Countenance appeared first on FaithGateway.

  “See the hole in the skyline?” I leaned forward and followed the finger of the driver. He was a rotund guy named Frank. Neck too big for his collar, hands too thick to wrap around the steering wheel. He pointed through the windshield at the forest of buildings called Lower Manhattan. “The towers used… The post Keep Calm and Carry On appeared first on FaithGateway.

I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. — Jeremiah 24:7 Lauren stared at the photo on her phone, barely comprehending what she saw. It was a picture… The post Praying for Your Prodigal appeared first on FaithGateway.