Are You Unhappy this Christmas?
The Christmas season is supposed to be the happiest time of year – at least according to popular culture. Carols like “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” proclaim Christmas cheer, while advertisements show happy people enjoying seemingly perfect holidays.
Get ready for your Detour: God has a road map for you!
“How I thought God would do it and how He actually did it were worlds apart.” If you have followed Jesus any measure of time, you can relate to this common saying. We’ve all experienced our lives taking unexpected detours.
30+ Prayers to help YOU celebrate YOUR Christmas!
Christmas prayers offer a beautiful way to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ and the many blessings we have. There is no doubt this year has been a difficult one for all of us. As we remember the love
In quietness and trust God will Be your strength!
Praying and doing God's will are the most important things we can do each day. The prayer keeps us connected with God all day long and listening to the Holy Spirit helps us know what God wants us to
There Is Grace For YOU If YOU have had Sorrow upon Sorrow!
Are you facing sorrow upon sorrow? There is grace upon grace for you today, truth that trumps the wretched facts that flood your life. If you are experiencing multiple challenges, if your fiery trials are intensifying, these words of encouragement
Unanswered Prayers – The Act of a Loving Father!
Have you ever prayed to the Lord about a problem and felt your message didn't make it past His answering machine; that it remains there, unheard, until He picks up His messages at some future time? There are times when
Don’t give up! God will help You Go On!
The worst thing that can happen is not that you fail, it is that you think of yourself as a failure and give up. That is by far the worst thing that can happen and the good news is that
Not sure what to do? Trust God’s word and ways to steer you right ways!
During my early spiritual journey, I developed a deep desire to study the Bible and understand God’s teachings beyond my regular reading. I would enjoy hours studying His Word, ancient biblical times and languages, and modern-day applications of Scripture.
Keep Going With God, You’ve Got Work to Do!
As long as there is life, we have a mission and purpose to complete. Outside a previous office door, I had a comic strip that showed a character whose hair was on fire, accompanied by the following caption:If God gives
If You relax your expectations, God will show you A Plan!
The highest level of joy you will ever know is having a clear understanding of God's will and knowing how to fulfill it. Once you know that, you can lace up your shoes and start running. You can only win
Unsatisfied with your life? Trust God for new “bountiful lines in pleasant places”!
Sometimes life can feel like a never-ending cycle of challenges and because you have been going through it for a while, you might question why things aren't changing or getting better. It's in these moments when you feel stuck and
God can still give you “joy” despite what you might be going through!
Dear friend and faithful blog readers, If you just read the blog post titled "Trust God to Help You Still Have Joy in the Midst of Trials," we encourage you to tune in to the audio below and listen to
Dealing with Stress at Thanksgiving, with Thanksgiving
Will you believe that giving thanks is an effective stress reduction strategy even during the stress of Thanksgiving during a pandemic? In this time of incredible stress, pressure, and anxiety, let's hear the simple words of encouragement from the apostle
As Christmas approaches, let God restore your “joy”!
Barnabus was given the name Son of Encouragement. This man was a source of joy and courage to the early believers, and they needed it. Life was no picnic; their very lives were threatened on a regular basis. Barnabus kept