As The New Year Begins, Take Time to REST!
The venerable preacher, Vance Havner, used to look over the top of his glasses and say to his congregation, "If you don't come apart, you will come apart." While not all stress is bad for us, too much of it
Great News! God is Ready to Give You A New Year!
I recently read a story about a prison inmate, whom we’ll call Dan. Dan and his cellmate had some volatile exchanges in the past, and then Dan’s cellmate wanted Dan’s boots. Dan refused to give up his boots to this
The Long, Hard Chill of Winter Seasons!
Are you ready for the long hard chill of winter? Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So
The barren Christmas tree!
We would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and an even happier New Year. The day that we have all been waiting for is here, Christmas, the celebration of God’s one and only son Jesus Christ’s
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.
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
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
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
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
God will help you find the way!
If you read the blog post that posted earlier, entitled, " When seasons in life change, trust God to help you navigate them", and you are seeking further guidance and encouragement on your journey, we encourage you to listen in
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