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Cling to the Psalms, if you’re going through it!
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
YOUR November can be Great! God has a “Plan” for you!
It’s not often that you embark on a journey without knowing where you are going, is it? When I travel somewhere, I usually like to know the route I am going to take to get there, how long it is
Need to find hope in the midst of trying times?
We all go through trying times, periods when our mettle is tested and our capacities are stretched to the max. We all desire to avoid such periods of stress and possible pain, but it’s a fact of life that they
No matter what, don’t let your “song be silenced”!
Never let your song be silenced. In troubling and uncertain times, it can be so easy to lose our joy, let fear creep in and tighten its grip around us and let our song be silenced. With so much going on
Maybe What Has Happened occured so You May Learn who God is.
Everyone longs for a life that is satisfying. We search for paths to that ideal life, and often the roads we take are dead ends, or worse, they bring us harm, not happiness. Jesus offers us a life that is
God has given you a Sanctuary!
The stone walls of the ancient castle had crumbled and the roof had long since fallen in. But instead of it being a place of desolation, lush plants had sprung up and sunlight filtered through the leaves overhead, creating a
Trusting God in the Midst of a Crisis: Our story of surviving Hurricane Idalia!
In times of adversity, it is easy to lose hope and question the purpose of our struggles but we have found that God often allows struggles for a reason. Our recent experience with the devastating hurricane Idalia that was in
Ready to get up and get going with God? 7 ways to recapture your spiritual get up and go!
When I'm tired or overwhelmed I haven't got the capacity to be spiritual. It seems too much like hard work. My mind swirls with worries, to-do lists and what-ifs, and I'd rather flop in front of the TV than get
Are you experiencing unanswered Prayers?
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
When Life is Unfair!
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
If things around you are discouraging, Keep Praying!
Is there an event in your life, a trauma or a loss that is trying to block the light from shining for you? Has a shadow overwhelmed you? Does it feel like your day has turned to perpetual night? Scripture
God has purposes for your “pain”!
Roasting marshmallows by the campfire is a fond childhood memory of mine. Standing near the glowing flames, we would ignite two white marshmallows just long enough to char a thin black crust outside and melt the gooey inside. Years ago,
A Morning Prayer For You!
Jesus, I woke up today and remembered that You are still on the throne. You are very much alive, still risen and victorious over death. The angels and elders haven’t ceased their praise. Nothing has changed–You are still Lord of
Ever Asked God why He allows Such Hard Times?
Often times we ask God why does He allow us to go through difficult moments: the loss of a loved one, a career failure that led to money problems, poor health choices that led to sickness, and so on. We
