Category Archives: Suffering
“Trust God for rest, if you’ve gotten tired of it all”!
Disasters, violence, division, and lawlessness overtake the headlines of the local, national, and world news. Our media lacks good news stories. Daily, I see that terrible things are happening within my city, state, and nation. Some say they do not
Perhaps the delays you experience are God’s way of rerouting you!
Some burdens do not look like “closed doors” at all. Sometimes the pain shows up as prayers that seem to get no answer, like asking God for healing, trying every treatment you know, and still seeing no change. Sometimes it
Can’t See the Way Out? Let God Settle the Silt!
Have you ever tried to look through a glass of water that has just been scooped from a muddy riverbed? You can’t see the bottom. You can’t see through the other side. All you see is a swirling, brown cloud
If You are tired+UnMotivated,God has a Plan!
Do you ever have days when it is just difficult to get started and difficult to stir yourself up for even the simplest of tasks through your lack of motivation and confidence? Are you so tired sometimes that you find
Sometimes, being at the Bottom can be A Blessing!
Hitting rock bottom has taught me a lot. Life situations like having to scratch together money for a coffee or to buy gas to get to work was less than memorable. The sadness over the loss of a loved one,
7 Ways to overcome YOUR challenges!
One of history’s greatest victories happened when faithful people followed God’s guidance during the battle of Jericho, and the city’s massive walls fell down so they could take the land he had promised them. Just as those ancient people marched
Have Faith in God When Discouraging Situations Persist!
Dear friend and faithful blog reader, you may feel like life has handed you more than you can bear. The discouraging situations keep piling up, and the relief you’ve prayed for seems delayed. You are tired, worn down, and maybe
Discouraged? Choose “fig tree faith”, so joy can sprout when you’re tired of waiting!
Imagine walking through an orchard you’ve spent years tending. You’ve pulled the weeds, you’ve watered the soil during the heat of the day, and you’ve waited for the season when the branches should be heavy with fruit. But as you
Tired of working?Ask God for help!
As you walk with God, you've probably figured out that there is a lot of work to be done and things usually don't get done unless you work. Most people started working early in life and some started working later
When life keeps trying to pull You Back, step into God’s divine slingshot que!
Ever feel like you’re a walking target for every struggle the world can throw at you? We’ve seen it happen time and again: just when you think you’re gaining a little bit of ground, something reaches out and yanks you
Feeling Weary? 7 Ways God can strengthen you When You’re Ready to Give Up!
We've all been there. That moment when life feels too heavy, your strength is gone, and you're ready to throw in the towel. Maybe you're dealing with financial struggles, health issues, relationship problems, or just the daily grind that never
Keep your Resilience in the Rubble!
Sometimes, life doesn’t just throw a curveball; it feels like the entire stadium collapsed right on top of us. We look around and all we see is dust, broken dreams, and the heavy weight of things that didn't go the
My Troubles were a Tool!
“Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel …” Philippians 1:12 (CSB) I handed my friend another tissue, her shoulders heaving as she sobbed. Her teen was in trouble
Keep pounding the Rock!
"You'll never move that rock, Mikey, it's too big." Not very encouraging, but Mikey had grown used to hearing it from his friends. Since moving to their home when he was only three, Mikey hated that rock and wanted his
