Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” —John 5:8 I have this theory: I think most of us struggle with at least one big thing in life. For me, it’s fear. Fear trips me up over and over. It’s
There are seasons in our lives when even existing feels like hard work. I have recently been through a period in which I felt bombarded from all sides: in relationships, in my health and in the health of those closest
God gave David victory over Saul and all of his enemies and David sang in praise to the Lord, “With my God I can leap over a wall!” (Psalm 18:29, par) We love to leap over a wall! But what
Have you ever been in a season of life where doubt, fear, and anxiety seem to loom over you like an ever-present dark cloud? Have you ever felt so alone, so down, so hurt that you couldn’t seem to remember
Since hopes and dreams are part of life then it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that disappointment often accompanies those idealisms. Even though it may sting or cause emotions to stir, it’s important not to allow disappointment to
Registered forgiveness! No humiliation! No shame! A couple who resorted to do-it-yourself marriage counseling resolved to list each other’s faults and then read them aloud. The wife gave her list and he read: You snore, you eat in bed… The
As a follower of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you should be spending lots of quality time with Jesus every day if you want to see results from your prayers, significant growth, deliverance and the power of Jesus at
Here are three psalms to read when YOU grow discouraged and need to be encouraged by the Word of God. Psalm 34:17-18 “When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The
Are you in a battle, and it’s taking more than just a physical toll on you? Are you finding it difficult to find the words to tell the devil to be gone? Spiritual warfare is crippling, real, and troublesome, but
Would you like to find your place and purpose in this life? Are you tired of missing it? You have to know that God did not design a blueprint for your life and then left you abandoned to figure it
The pastor said, “If you’re like me, you …” Then he described his feelings that closely reflected my own. I was surprised to think my experience might be common. When I was new at the church my husband and I now
Job-related stress is unavoidable in any line of work. The effects of too much stress buildup, however, can be detrimental to you and your career. The average workweek has increased to about 75 hours a week or more including work
Sometimes life feels like everything is falling apart at once. The bills keep coming, relationships feel strained, health concerns mount, and we wonder if God is Read More »
Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn’t facing major trials: it’s simply finding the strength to keep going when everything feels heavy. Maybe you’ve been praying 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 »
It’s not too late, Jesus can help you make the best of what you have left!