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Are the Yabbotts Visiting YOU to “Try To Steal” YOUR Joy?
"I can't seem to find God at work anywhere in my life? Where is he? Has Jesus abandoned me? Look at all that is going wrong with me and with my life and with my church — how could God
Allow God to change your disappointments to victory!
Life has a funny way of taking you down some long and winding roads that can really perplex you and make you wonder just what is going on. What you thought was going to happen sometimes doesn't and what you
**Never Stop Praying, Trusting, or Believing—God Will Make a Way!**
Dear Friend and faithful blog reader, In the stillness of the night or the flurry of your busiest days, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the troubling circumstances life throws your way. Perhaps you’re grappling with questions like “Will it
“If You’re Standing Alone: Jesus can help.”
The silence can feel deafening. You might look around for the people who said they'd always be there, and suddenly, nobody's returning your calls. No one is available. No one seems to care. The problems you're facing could feel like a
✨ Trust God for strength ~when what you have been going through exhausts you!✨
Let's be honest, we all have moments when we're tired to the bone—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. When circumstances feel like an endless uphill battle, when problems seem to multiply by the minute, and when the people around us drain every
Because it is a new month, it’s YOUR turn for a fresh start!
If you're feeling discouraged, know that it's never too late to start over. Whether you're looking to make a career change, start a new project, or just shift your mindset, God can help bring the fresh start you need. In
If You’re Tired of it Not Working, Not Changing, Not Improving, This Might Help! :)
King David crafted this despairing prayer when he was in the middle of one (of many) of the trials during his lifetime. This particular time of adversity was probably the most painful, as it involved his own son’s betrayal when
Meet with God “in the secret place”!
In college, I would often play gigs at local coffee shops to make extra money. I’d find coffee shops throughout town, ask if they needed live music, and then grab my guitar and my gear and play a show. I
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
Tired? Can God Refresh You?
Peace is something everyone wants, but so few enjoy. Many are troubled, confused and worried over various things happening in their lives and in the world. Catastrophes and sorrows are all around us and no family is exempt from adversity
What to Do When Worry Gets the Best of You!
One of my friends sent me a text upon learning her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. I was surprised—yet encouraged—by her reaction. "God's got this," she said confidently. I want that type of unswerving trust in the One who
Ever Wonder if God is “Really” Present in Your Circumstances?
For anyone (and this means everyone) who has ever had to wait for something good to happen in their lives, Psalm 13 resonates. It's personally relevant as we personally shake our fists at a seemingly impersonal God, who seems 'AWOL,'
Need to Keep Your Head above Water? A Prayer For YOU!
Dear Lord, I sometimes feel like Jonah, especially when all Your waves and breakers broke over him. But on the other hand, I am happy to be the object of Your correction, the focus of Your attention, the apple of
Trust God in Your Struggle!
Let God train you. He watches the way we handle the little jobs. All tests are temporary and limited in duration. Peter told people facing persecution and possible martyrdom: In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while
