All of us have tasted disappointment. You didn’t get the gift you hoped for. Again. You watch as others pull off brightly colored paper as smiles spread across their faces. And you awkwardly try to adjust your slipping smile. Or
Devastation, chaos—the world as you know it suddenly is turned upside down. That is what happened to those hit by Hurricane Ian. Everything they worked for, their life savings, and their homes all destroyed. A city lay in ruins. We
We’ve all been there. We’ve all felt the emptiness and fatigue of life’s hardships and injustices. We’re all familiar with the feeling of being beaten down by life’s challenges and feeling helpless to make a difference. It’s an unfortunately all-too-common
Jesus isn’t just our Savior; he is also our Lord. As Lord, Jesus challenges us to take up our cross and follow him. Drawing Near: Today we want to focus on Jesus, God’s Son crucified for us, our Lord, and
We’re in a battle in this world – a spiritual warfare battle. We may not see it, we might forget it’s there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to fill our minds with discouragement and defeat. If you’re
Optimism is tied to the headlines; Hope is tied to the Lordship of Christ. If you are feeling exhausted by the weight of life right now: the high cost of living, physical pain, or a situation that feels stuck: you
Are you feeling exhausted?Do your burdens feel unbearably heavy?Imagine carrying a backpack stuffed with rocks for years.You’ve trudged through the valleys of frustration, spiritual exhaustion, and doubt, and you wonder, where is the help I need? You’re not alone in
If you’re feeling completely worn down, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel, we want you to know that Jesus sees you. He knows exactly how you’re feeling, and He cares more than you could ever imagine. Maybe you’re
We’re sure you’ve heard the Bible verse “Have faith in God many times”. Having faith in God is vitally because as you continue your Christian walk with God, you will often find that when you pray, God’s answers may take
There is a specific kind of silence that happens when we realize the plan we’ve been following for the last decade has hit a dead end. Maybe it’s a career that suddenly feels hollow at age fifty, or perhaps it’s
Maybe you have been fighting for something good for a long time. You have applied for the job, prayed over your health, kept believing for your marriage, waited for your child, protected your business, or searched for a home. Then,
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19, NLT Every year I pray
Life has a way of throwing unexpected curve balls at us all, disrupting our flow and catching us off guard. Those unscheduled and unwanted problems can Read More »
Are you feeling weighed down by the burdens of life? Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and worry? Take a moment to pause and listen to Read More »
Life has a peculiar way of surprising us with unexpected challenges, often leaving us feeling bitter and disheartened. We all know the phrase, “When life gives Read More »
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith Read More »
And because of their unbelief, he [Jesus] couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. Read More »
Let’s consider some things personally. If you are a follower of Christ, think about the next few statements in terms of your life. If you are Read More »
Jesus went through drama, and trauma too. He figured out how to make it and so should you!