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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
Trust God for replenishment when life depletes you!
Dear friend and faithful blog reader, in the midst of life's chaos and challenges, it's crucial to allow God to replenish your weary soul. When exhaustion sets in, and you feel drained from the weight of the world on your
Invisible Progress: Trust God When You Can’t See Results Yet!
You've probably been praying for months. Maybe years. You've probably been doing everything you know to do, reading your Bible, going to church, trying to live right. But when you look around, it feels like nothing has changed. Your situation
Your “Jericho Walk” Requires Persistence!
Imagine the sound of thousands of feet hitting the dry, dusty earth in absolute silence. No shouting, no trumpets, just the rhythmic thud of a massive group of people walking in a circle around a fortified city. On day one,
Keeping waiting on God,He’ll help you!
Does the path of your life seems impossibly steep and lengthy? If it does,you may be at the point of having no strength and no will for the journey that God has you on. You may have been traveling
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
“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
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
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
