Category Archives: Suffering
God Is Still Good, Even in Your Unthankful Seasons!
The turkey ads are everywhere. Social media fills with gratitude posts. Thanksgiving decorations line the store aisles. Yet here you sit, staring at circumstances that feel anything but thankful. Maybe you're facing financial pressure, relationship strain, health concerns, or dreams
Restoring the Unseen: Partnering with God Beyond the “stress” Battle (Part 3)
In Parts 1 and 2 of our series, we've explored how stress steals from us and how we can partner with God to reclaim what was taken. We've learned to identify the enemy's tactics and equip ourselves for the ongoing
Winning the Lifelong Battle of stress (Part 2)
In Part 1, we talked about how stress can steal so much from our lives, our peace, joy, health, relationships, and even our sense of purpose. But here's the beautiful truth we need to hold onto: God is in the
You can defeat Your Pain + Stress with God’s guidance!
Negative Emotions such as anxiety, stress, and fear are damaging to your body. Any time adversity strikes in your life; it usually will create unwanted stress and fear in your life. No one likes to have to go through
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
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
7 Signs You’re More Than Just Tired … You’re Burned Out!
Ever wonder if you're burning out? You’re not alone. 70% of adults in their twenties and thirties say they’ve experienced some symptoms of burnout. A recent Deloitte study revealed that 82% of senior executives finish work every day feeling emotionally
Praise in the Refining Fire!
When I got engaged, my diamond ring symbolized my love’s affection and marked an answered prayer. Every time I showed my ring—whether in a pic to my niece or my best friend—I shared more than news. I testified: “Come and see
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
Your Troubles are Tools!
In the whirlwind of life, it feels like troubles are popping up everywhere, doesn’t it? You might be balancing your job, your business, and your marriage. You might be managing kids, church, bills, and meals. It’s a continuous cycle of
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,
Satan has “Purposes For YOUR Pain”!
I’ve heard all of these statements from people in the midst of suffering: “I’m done with God.” “No one will ever understand.” “I’m never trusting anyone again.” “I can’t pray.” “I won’t pray.” The unrelenting blows of suffering can twist our hearts away from God. Satan has
Things can get better! God can help with what you’re going through!
Do you ever feel like the trials in your life are testing your faith? I can relate. Sometimes our trials include our marriage, friendships, relatives, jobs, finances, children, or our health. Although having trials in our lives is unavoidable, there
What If Your Challenges Have A Root Cause?
We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need to confront them. It could be something in your past that you've been avoiding. Or maybe it's a person you need to forgive. No matter what the
