If you are stressed, you should read this — but don’t let it stress you out. In the high-speed, wired, always-reachable 21st century America we live in, chronic stress is very hard to avoid. The American Psychological Association finds year
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. Priscilla Tirado was one of those thrown into the river after the crash. When
Have you been encountering all kinds of difficulties, problems, setbacks or down right disgusting situations? Have you wondered what in the world could possibly be going on? Your problems may not have been allowed in your life randomly. What if,
Hopeless is a horrible feeling. You might say that as Christians, we are never without hope. And, you are correct. Christ Jesus is our hope in our every circumstance. But there are times when we feel utterly hopeless. When our
Remember when the disciples were on the Sea of Galilee and a storm struck? (Read Matthew 14.) The wind and waves began in the evening and continued all night long. Meanwhile, Jesus was on a mountaintop praying, far away from
We all experience times in our lives when things seem hopeless. Sometimes it is hard to believe that God is there when we feel overwhelmed and alone. These are the times when we face a fork in the road. We
Scripture: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:26 — Underline added for emphasis.). Reflection: “Mom, how many days until Christmas?” As little boys, my
Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (Luke 1:30) For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chron. 6:9) Because Mary looked
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is
The question the Holy Spirit left on my heart after reading this whole chapter was as convicting as it was clear. Jesus had run off most of the enormous crowd that had followed him for several days (John 6:66). Despite
Building intentional community and meaningful relationships are phrases that are drilled into us as Christians. We’re told that they are a vital part of bringing God’s kingdom to earth, and integral to his plan to make all things new. Hit-and-run
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your
We’ve all been there, staring at a ceiling that feels like lead, wondering if our prayers are even making it past the roof. We’ve been begging Read More »
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 »
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 »
As we approach and celebrate the most significant event of all history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is important to know that Read More »
Dear Child of Grace, You have been blessed with grace because of the Father’s love (John 3:16-18; Colossians 1:12-14). That grace was embodied by My coming Read More »