Dec 31st 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Seek God First and Set Your Course for the New Year

Are there things you want God to do in the coming year—things in your life, your finances, your job, your relationships? Perhaps there is a breakthrough you desperately want God to give in your life or a that of a friend or family member. There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2018 — something that will bring you closer to God... read more

Dec 23rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thank You for Sharing the Greatest Gift!

Here at Christmas, we’re celebrating the birth of Jesus and the greatest gift ever offered to mankind—the gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ who came to save His people from their sins. “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The Bible promises that when we ask God for... read more

Nov 23rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thankfulness Training: 7 Lessons in Gratitude

Is it a struggle for you to choose to be thankful? Thankfulness Training is a 7-part series that helps us (even us perfectionists) develop the practice of gratitude. The following are excerpts from this series: Thankfulness Training: Confessions of a Perfectionist The First Perfectionist and His Impact on Your Attitude of Gratitude Why Your Joy is Dependent Upon Giving Thanks The One Place Discouragement... read more

Nov 22nd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Devotions From the Thanksgiving Archives

Do you need encouragement this Thanksgiving season? The following devotions and teachings from the Thanksgiving archives provide helpful insight and encouragement for this and every season year round: Daily Thanksgiving: A Sacrifice of Praise A Reason to Give Thanks, Even in Hard Times Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part One Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part... read more

Nov 22nd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thanksgiving in the Midst of Your Suffering (Part One)

Suffering is “having what you don’t want and wanting what you don’t have.” Defined by these terms, everyone is suffering in some way. Even you. Therefore, you might find it very hard to be thankful today. But it is possible for your suffering to be an occasion for gratitude and thanksgiving. (Tweet this) Several years ago, I wrote two posts about finding thanksgiving and... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

What Did God Do Through Your Fasting and Prayer? Give Him Praise!

What did God do in your life during this season of fasting and prayer? Take a moment to share your testimony—to give God praise and glory! What God Has Done What did God do in your life as a result of your fasting and prayer? For example: Have you heard His voice more clearly? Have you sensed His presence more strongly? Were you convicted of sins, prompting you to repent and stop sinning? Did... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: If Not for the Hungry Handmaid

If you’re like me, when the fast began, you couldn’t imagine dethroning King Stomach. Maybe like me, you had become accustomed to turning to food for comfort, consolation, and stress relief. You turned to food for peace … for motivation … for happiness … for just about everything. So the first few days of the fast were hard. If Not for the Hungry Handmaid Doing without food... read more

Feb 4th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day 21 Posts From the Archives: How to Successfully End Your Fast Why Does God Reward Fasting You’re Already All I Need Kings and Priests A Closing Prayer Shout! Shout: Audio Message Returning in Power, Part 6 Returning in Power: Audio Message Healing Oil The I Am … For Your Every Need (3): Action Point Five Ways to Use the Praise Series (The Names & Attributes of... read more

Feb 3rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Your Father Gives Good Gifts to Those Who Ask

Have you been discouraged in prayer on your fast because your causes of fasting are things you’ve sought God about for months or even years? Maybe you’ve even fasted about them before. Has the enemy whispered to you, “What’s the point?” Oh friend, you’re not alone. The first day of the fast, I struggled to see the point in coming to God yet again for desperate needs.... read more

Feb 3rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Fresh Inspiration From the Archives

Fasting Day Twenty Posts From the Archives: The Calvary Road, Part 3 Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 4 Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 5 Fasting Day 20: Keeping It A Part of Your Lifestyle Fasting Day 20: Three Promised Results Repentance that Reaches the Heart 300+ Names, Titles, & Attributes Of The Father, Son, & Holy Spirit My God Is: Names and Attributes of God The I Am... read more