Category Archives: Suffering
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
Just Because It Hasn’t Changed Yet, Doesn’t Mean It Won’t: Have Faith in God!
The silence from unanswered prayers might feel deafening. You've probably been praying the same prayer for months, maybe years, and nothing seems to shift. The medical report remains unchanged, the relationship still feels broken, the financial pressure continues mounting, and
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
Trust God to Renew Your Strength When Exhaustion tries to Take Over!
We have found that Life has a way of pushing us to our limits, testing our resilience and draining our energy. We've all been there—those moments when the weight of our challenges seems insurmountable, and the exhaustion feels overwhelming. In times
God really does have beauty for your ashes!
Earlier today you read a powerful article in which we revealed that God can turn your pain into purpose, your ashes into beauty. So, if you’re feeling fed up—exhausted by life’s relentless challenges and weighed down by burdens you never
Broke, Lonely, or No Help in Sight? Discover God’s Way Through Hard Times!
Right now, someone reading this is staring at an empty bank account while bills pile up. Another person just scrolled through social media watching everyone else's highlight reel, feeling more isolated than ever. And somewhere else, someone is lying awake
