People of God, as we say all the time, we are truly living in perilous times, but even in that we must be reminded that we have an anchor in Christ Jesus and must be sure and very sure that
I painted the hydrangeas with care next to my favorite verse in Scripture. Wide margins in my journaling Bible gave me room to draw my favorite flower next to Psalm 107:9. This verse has always been a prayer of mine
Life is often a jumble of hard choices and difficult situations. You may find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure of which direction to take. Perhaps you’ve been there for a while now, feeling the weight of your decisions bearing
For most of my life, I struggled with being still. Being an extrovert made it hard to say no to people. I would push myself to do anything and everything for others, and failed to make time to simply be
Life can often leave us feeling weary and discouraged. We may find ourselves battling struggles, feeling lost, broken, sick, or simply fed up. In times like these, turning to Jesus and seeking His help through prayer can provide the strength
In Scripture, Jesus teaches us to pray as He prayed: in solitude. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35).
It is so easy for us to turn to Jesus and ask Him for help, but what do we do when we are tired? Do we still ask Him for help or just give up? It is God’s will that
I call it the “Everlasting Light.” It’s a stoplight with a really long timer at an intersection not far from my house. Actually, I don’t mind waiting for the light, because I know it eventually turns green. It’s been much
Can we talk anxiety? You know what I mean: that roiling inner whirlwind, the blinding, gut-wrenching, confusion-making state of being that takes over our hearts and minds from time to time. When anxiety’s got you in its grip, it’s hard
Terry Selwood was fishing off the coast of Australia, just like he had hundreds of times before. Something almost knocked him down and when he turned to see what it was that hit the boat, he realized that a seven
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!” Psalm 57:7 (ESV) It doesn’t feel like a very Christian thing to say. To admit we still have moments when we feel a bit
Have you ever been so thirsty that you could hardly bear it? The kind of thirst where your throat feels dried up, you can hardly swallow, and your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth that you’re just so
Scripture: “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Have you ever felt so drained by your workplace, your relationships, your family, or your business that Read More »
Life has a way of throwing curveballs that leave us feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering if there’s something better waiting around the corner. Maybe you’re staring Read More »
On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River shortly after takeoff, killing all but five of the 79 people on board. Read More »
Times have been tough. The situations in which you may find yourself could be fraught with difficulties. And in moments of despair, tears could well up Read More »
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s Read More »
Jesus got tired too! He will keep helping you if you will help yourself!