Here I Raise My Ebenezer: Little Victories in a Big War

Light shines through the darkness

God Hears When the Israelites pleaded for Samuel’s prayers for salvation from the Philistines, they witnessed God’s mighty hand in its active power (1 Samuel 7:3-14). “He cried out to the Lord on Israel’s behalf, and the Lord answered him.” – 1 Samuel 7:9 The New Bible Commentary reveals the impact of this act: “In reality it was probably ...

The Gift of Hope

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” -Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) As Easter approaches, we’re focusing on the meaning of these holy days and endeavoring to see what Christ’s death and resurrection accomplished and reveals for His followers. Though it can be hard to grasp goodness through tragedy, ...

God Willing

Copyright Under God's Mighty Hand

Katie here. I've hacked into Caroline's post to make a special announcement and request! Caroline just had her second child—a sweet baby girl!  Will you join with me, and pray for their family today? Just leave a comment below, of blessing over these early, wonderful, sleep-deprived months!  And now, Caroline's post... There’s nothing like having a son in the ...

I Trust Because He Delivers {Run to Him Psalm 40}

Sitting in a hospital works wonders for one’s trust in God. My husband and I have seen with our own eyes how God delivers people from pain, troubles, and sadness. It’s not that we won’t experience these hard things. We will see suffering in this life (Romans 5:1-5), but God always remains present for us to ...

Ten Verses for Trying Times

What do you do when you start feeling anxious, troubled, scared? Do you pray? Do you run to a spouse, a friend, a family member? I wish I could say I always cry out to Him first. But I don’t. I feel like it’s up to me to fix something, deal with trouble, solve a problem. But it’s ...