a ministry of compassion since 1973
Hope for When It Hurts
Peter confesses that he believes Jesus is God’s son. But when Peter tries to walk on the water to Jesus, he begins to sink because of his fear. Later, Peter is sure that he will never disown Jesus. Yet, when Jesus is crucified, Peter denies Him three times. In John 21, Peter is a little hurt that Jesus asks three times if he loves Him, but . . .
Read MoreHave you ever been in pain, or sad, or discouraged because of circumstances in your life? Has anyone come along with a word that encouraged you? Probably yes to both questions. In these verses, . . .
Read MoreIsn’t it exciting that to belong in God’s family, we are accepted unconditionally! He knows we can never ever measure up to what is required to belong. SO, He . . .
Read MoreI find that I am often like the Israelites. In the passage above Pharaoh's army was coming at them on one side and the Red Sea was on the other. Like the Israelites, I panic when I feel like circumstances are coming at me from all sides. I complain to the Lord and wonder what in the world He was thinking when He led me into a situation. Can you relate?
Read MoreDoes that word, RELINQUISH, sound ominous to you? It’s difficult to RELINQUISH anything…money, schedules, dreams, plans, loved ones...GIVING IT UP! It’s just plain hard to do! Relinquishing the difficult circumstances of life is probably our biggest challenge.
Read MoreI like to wonder about things. Many people wonder, "Why am I here?" "What does God want me to do with my life?" I can't speak for you, but when I asked God that question, He led me to Acts 20:24 "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
Read MoreI have been so impressed with Paul's introductory words from Romans 1 throughout both Corinthian letters and extending through the Epistles. He always writes "grace and peace." Notice that it's never "peace and grace." I believe there's a reason for the order of his wording. Peace only comes after grace has been extended. We see it demonstrated at the cross.
Read MoreSometimes it feels like I'm stuck in "darkness." It could be feeling down; depressed; like there's not much hope of anything changing. BUT, according to the promise of this verse, there IS hope!
Read MoreBeginning on April 1, 2009, H*VMI will be posting a monthly devotional with words of encouragement, hope, and support. They will be written by our own staff.
Please check back then for the first devotional.
We're so encouraged by more than 1000 friends and ministry partners who have been celebrating H*VMI's anniversary with us: sending in congratulatory cards and notes, giving anniversary gifts and attending our October 10-11, 2008 weekend events. People from around the country - and around the world - have been rejoicing with us over God's faithfulness to this ministry for the past 35 years.
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