Do you feel you keep trying and trying, yet never see the results you are hoping for? I’m in a season where someone dear to me is walking a path of destruction. This person has walked completely away from the
Just because an opportunity presents itself, and it looks appealing, doesn't necessarily mean it is from God. And likewise, just because an open door looks a little uncertain, doesn't mean you shouldn't walk through it.
The key is knowing how to
Have you ever considered that some of the drama in your life could actually be God saving you from a more dangerous situation somewhere down the road? It occurred to me recently that since God knows the entire script of
If you have listened to children play, sooner or later, you have heard them say — sometimes rather loudly — “That’s not fair!” They often have a sense of fairness that revolves around what they want and when they want
Sometimes we pray for a certain thing, believing it will truly be good for us, only to realize that God’s unanswered prayer was actually a blessing in disguise. I can relate to Garth Brooks’ famous song “Unanswered Prayers”: Sometimes I
The Psalms are a treasure-trove of scriptural delight. In fact, many memorable worship songs are drawn from this part of the scripture. From Marty Nystrom’s “As the Dear” (Psalm 42) to Matt Redman’s “Better is one day” (Psalm 85), contemporary
At this time of year, there is a cultural tradition that is so cemented into the American psyche that most of us don’t even think it through even as we are participating in it. I am talking about the New
Worry and I have developed quite the friendship over the years. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a condition I had felt since middle school (when it developed), but never could name. Since that time, I’ve been
Our lives are crazy, and anything can happen on any day. When things are going wrong, sometimes all we can focus on are the bad things. Instead, we should look for the surprise blessings that can make any day a
Sometimes the realities of life are so overwhelming that it feels like God has deserted you. It feels like he has packed up and simply left the building, leaving you to struggle with life all by yourself. I know I
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well...He said not: “Thou shalt not be tempested, thou shalt not be travailed, thou shalt not be dis-eased;" but he said: “Thou shalt not
No one likes pain. And for some, it feels unending. Pain can be physical, and it can be emotional. And yet, all pain hurts. And it leaves us asking questions; wondering why God allows our pain. Why Am I in
Prayer is perhaps the most powerful weapon God has given us to wield on this earth. He hears our prayers, and is capable of answering them miraculously, according to His will. He comforts us and remains close to the brokenhearted.
Faith has been wonderfully described in the Bible, used by great people who loved God and would do anything and everything for him. Even Abraham, the father of faith, had such faith in God to the point of sacrificing his son
Worry often hides in the background during the holiday season. She raises her head as if to remind us that everything can’t be entirely joy-filled. Especially Read More »
If you’ve been following our daily tweets, then you read about the evil illegal invaders Depression + dejection recently. With life being as unpredictable and rough Read More »