In the midst of suffering and heartache, it is hard to imagine that one will come out better on the other side. Suffering, like many things in life, has dichotomous power: power to enslave and power to liberate; the power
Imagine struggling to crawl through a scorched desert, exhausted and desperately thirsty. But just ahead looms the towering wall of an immense dam! Behind it are millions of gallons of pure water in a sparkling lake, surrounded by beautiful trees
Have you ever reached the point where it feels like everything is falling apart at once? Your heart is heavy. Your hope is hanging by a thread. You’ve been praying, waiting, pressing, but the answers still feel far away. Maybe
This one is for the brother or sister going through a rough patch. There are times when life becomes too heavy, too confusing, or too challenging and we simply fall apart. We do our best to hold it together which
There are two competing forces that stir up discontent within us. On one hand, we live in a society and economic system that runs on discontent. From start to finish, businesses work hard to fuel within us a desire for
Have you ever felt like nothing you try seems to work? Do you find yourself at a crossroads, feeling tired, discouraged, or even broken? When you reach a point where everything you’ve done has failed repeatedly, it’s easy to lose
Dear faithful friend and blog reader, If you find yourself at a crossroads, battered and worn by the storms of life, We want you to know that there is hope. Because of Jesus, there is always hope for what seems
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” – Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
The young man was enthusiastic, energetic, and highly motivated. He was determined to stand true to his leader regardless of the cost. Confident in his own ability, he boasted, “Even if all the others desert you, I will never!” Yet,
Jesus wants us to invite him into our storms so he can speak peace to our panic and hope to our dread. Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke
Feeling stagnant in life is a common struggle that many people face, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent state. Regardless of the source of feeling stuck, finding a way to break free and move forward can seem daunting.
Have you ever stood at the threshold of what feels like “not enough”? The money doesn’t stretch, the job doesn’t satisfy, the opportunities seem locked behind Read More »
There is a very specific kind of tired that sleep cannot fix. It’s the exhaustion that settles deep into your bones when a problem doesn’t just Read More »
Dear Roger, I’m writing you this letter because I’ve struggled with fear, anxiety and worry my whole life. My mother used to tell me that the Read More »