Disasters, violence, division, and lawlessness overtake the headlines of the local, national, and world news. Our media lacks good news stories. Daily, I see that terrible things are happening within my city, state, and nation. Some say they do not
Seasons of chaos and storms are inventible in life. These seasons can make you feel as if all is lost and abandoned, because the wreckage of what is left from the storm can feel daunting and beyond repair. The beauty
Sometimes the ordinary things of this world lead us to feel that we no longer have the strength to achieve what we desire and yearn for. In simple words, we feel that our soul is fainting. However, we read that
Have you ever found yourself wading through the murky waters of life’s most unpleasant experiences? Perhaps you’re wrestling with a persistent sickness, facing utter brokenness, or trying to navigate through the labyrinth of exhaustion that life has thrust upon you.
One time J.R.R. Tolkein wrote a short story to help him process his own frustration with work. The story leaf by Niggle was about an artist who had been commissioned to paint a mural on the side of city hall. Niggle
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.
“Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” So they rolled the stone aside… Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out,
Do we feel like we have to keep up some kind of smokescreen so others won’t know about our own times of emptiness and longing? [Jesus to the Christians in the church at Laodicea:] “Here I am! I stand at
When things are going well, we feel that all is possible, and our trust and faith in God comes naturally. There is no stopping what we can accomplish. The test is when things aren’t going well. These are the times
We not only live in the overflow of grace, we are now the flow of that grace into the lives of those around us. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not
Heavenly Father, During this Holy week keep me focused on the path Your Son walked. It was a path that brought Him from heaven to earth as “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” It was a path that
Are you feeling stressed, unsure, and insecure with all this uncertainty that’s going on? Is it testing your Faith and you’re wondering when things are going to let-up and get better and be more calm? Are you wondering if Jesus
Dear friend, Your circumstances are not the measure of Jesus’s faithfulness. The devil is a liar, and he would love nothing more than for you to Read More »