The Lord Takes Pleasure in His People
If you’re anything like me you likely have a long prayer list filled with petitions for family, friends, neighbors and church members. It is good and right to pray for…
Sarah Ivill
Sarah Ivill (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a Reformed author, wife, homeschooling mom, Bible study teacher, and conference speaker who lives in Matthews, North Carolina, and is a member of Christ Covenant Church (PCA). To learn more, please visit www.sarahivill.com.
How Precious to Me Are Your Thoughts, O God!
When you think about God, what comes to mind? The answer is very important. Hopefully, you can say with David, “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!” (Psalm…
My God, In Whom I Trust
Life is filled with twists and turns that trouble us. An evil person may intend us harm. Our home might lie in the pathway of a terrible storm. A child…
The God Who is Merciful
When you think about prayer what comes to mind? Has prayer been a struggle for you or are you eager to pray each day? Do you wonder if your prayers…
Let the Favor of the Lord be Upon Us
If you’ve ever had a difficult boss, coach, parent, or other superior figure, you likely know what it means to desire their favor. In some cases it seems futile to…
We Should Love One Another
If you’ve been to the store lately you’ve likely noticed lots of heart-shaped products. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and vendors beckon consumers to purchase products for their loved ones.…
The Lifter of My Head
It’s likely that some of you feel like you barely made it through the holidays. It was your first year without a loved one around the table. The unwanted divorce…
A Walking Plan for the New Year
The beginning of a new calendar year often brings with it conversations of New Year’s resolutions, including getting in shape. Whether or not you plan to begin a new physical…
From Fear to Faith
Whenever we receive troubling or confusing news, it’s normal to feel unsettled, even to fear. But it’s what we do with those feelings that is vitally important. We can either…
Give Thanks to the Lord!
It is easy to be overwhelmed in the midst of misery. Whether you’re facing your own sin, that of another’s against you, or suffering of one sort or another, we…
The Lord is Our Fortress
Ask anyone if they need help and the answer is usually Yes, at least if they’re honest. People need help finding a job. They need help navigating a difficult relationship.…
The Problem with Our Cisterns
She asked if I had time to talk. When a spot in my day cleared I called her. My sister in Christ had been praying about a particular temptation and…