Walking in Wisdom
A prayer for today...Lord, please keep me from the foolishness of sin and selfishness. I ask for wisdom and discernment to make WISE CHOICES in my life. When I am tempted, give me the strength to flee...
View ArticlePrayer for More Peace
. . .that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.1 Timothy 2:2 Lord, I don’t want peace to be a once-in-a-while thing—I want to know peace as a way of life. Make me a...
View ArticleNeed Hope? "Powerful Prayers for Challenging Times" Coming Soon!
Powerful Prayers for Challenging Times: Finding Hope When You Need It Most Life's challenges are big . . . but God is even bigger. What do you pray when times get tough? When you're stressed or...
View ArticleGetting Over a Breakup: 12 Essential Steps to Finding Joy
Relationship breakups are often messy, baffling, and just plain hard. Whether you’ve been together for a few years or a few months, you may be feeling sad, angry, confused, rejected, or betrayed....
View ArticleLiving Connected: A Lesson from an Aspen Grove
When we choose to intertwine our lives with otherswe find emotional fulfillment and a heart to serve others. On a cool, crisp day in early fall, golden aspen leaves quake in the autumn breeze. As they...
View ArticlePressing On!
Perseverance Lord, so many times I am tempted to give up. Life is just too hard, and I cannot do it on my own. Please give me the inner strength to keep on gong. I long to do your will. Fortify me,...
View ArticleWhen Life is Hard: Finding Hope
Life can be hard sometimes. What do you do when: ...you feel like GIVING UP…and need PERSEVERANCE ...you’re BUSY and STRESSED…and need PEACE and REST ...when life is a MESS…when you’re...
View ArticleFeeling Lonely? Here's Hope
"Are We Dating or Just Friends?" has been the most popular post on A New Day Cafe blog. Ever.Sadly, when relationships end…when you find out you are just “the friend” and not “the one” you can feel...
View ArticleThe Importance of Connection: Facebook Is One Thing; Face-to-Face Friendships...
The importance of connectionWe live in society that exalts self-reliance, and a time where we are more disconnected than ever. The Internet has radically changed how we do ‘people connection.’ On one...
View ArticleStanding Strong in Tough Times
To stand strong in challenging times, we need a solid foundation. When we ask, God will build into our lives support, so when the winds of change and challenge blow we won’t topple like the fragile...
View ArticleGod loves you—and He likes you
Some people find it hard to believe God will actually help them, and the weight of the world on their shoulders is crushing. They think He doesn’t care, or He’s too busy being CEO of the entire...
View ArticleCasting Your Cares
How do you press on when you’re emotionally or physically drained? Rest when you need to, and take care of yourself so you can be your best to help others and live your own life well. When times are...
View ArticleHoly Tenacity: Hope When Life Is Hard
When life is hard....when times are tough...when you don't know what to do about your job, health, career, friends, family or spouse...Press On. Perseverance takes courage. Believe that God is who He...
View ArticlePerseverance: A Lesson from Mountain Climbing
A mountain is climbed one step at a time. You begin by putting one foot in front of another, and another, until you reach the summit. Mountaineers know the importance of staying hydrated and never...
View ArticleBusy and Stressed? 5 Lies Keeping You from Peace & Rest
We are a generation of busy people—working hard but hardly living. Getting enough rest, replenishing rest, is often at the bottom of our priority list. But, why?All of us have reasons we don’t make...
View ArticleThe Value of Rest: Finding More LIFE in Your Life
I am a lot like my German grandmother, Lena. She constantly bustled around the kitchen making späetzle and sauerkraut, and it took some doing to get her to actually sit down at the dinner table with...
View ArticleFeeling Overwhelmed? A Prayer for Peace
Photo credit: Kit DennisNow may the Lord of peace himself give you peaceat all times and in every way.2 Thessalonians 3:16Prayer for PeaceLord, I am frazzled. My hands are full and my mind is reeling...
View ArticleAutumn Leaves: A Lesson in Letting Go
There’s something about the brilliant colors of autumn leaves as summer's green fades to flaming red, vibrant yellow or amber orange. Before the first snow falls, each leaf wafts to the ground and...
View ArticleBook Review: The Re-Marriage Adventure
Preparing for a lifetime of love and happiness Susan and Dale Mathis are passionate about helping couples prepare for remarriage. As a remarried couple themselves, they know firsthand about blending...
View ArticleAnd Justice for All
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.(Psalm 89:14) Prayer for today: Lord, so many people seem to have misplaced their sense of right and...
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