Why do we limit our lives to the mundane of only what we can see? Why, oh why, do we cling to safety over being truly alive? “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on
Hebrews 12:1 says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for
Exhausting problems can be debilitating. Almost paralyzing. Until we call upon the One who can defeat and destroy those problems and replace them with a plan. Yet, even when we know that God is bigger than our problems it can
Because of Jesus, your life’s circumstances can get better. This statement may sound cliché but it carries immense power and significance. Life can be tough and challenging, but with Jesus by your side, you can overcome any obstacle thrown your
When was the last time you grew weary in prayer and wanted to quit? Maybe you’ve been praying for a prodigal who seems farther from God than ever. Or for a spouse whose heart seems to grow harder and colder.
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
Immediately [after feeding the 5,000,] Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by
There is a specific kind of silence that happens when we realize the plan we’ve been following for the last decade has hit a dead end. Maybe it’s a career that suddenly feels hollow at age fifty, or perhaps it’s
If you live in this world long enough you are going to experience many ups and downs, many hills and valleys and many overwhelming circumstances that can oftentimes leave you tired, grumpy, worried and depressed! Circumstances that demand more energy
In one, simple, short verse, Jesus gives a clear teaching on what you are to do with your problems. He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Now
In life, we all come to a point where it can seem like what we are going through becomes too heavy, the struggles seem to be too overwhelming plus exhausting, and the path ahead can seem clouded with uncertainty. But
When we’re weary and tender, doesn’t it always seem that the enemy shows up with a new list of things to fear? Our tired hearts need someone to encourage us toward Jesus and Judy Dunagan is just that companion. She
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 »
The Bible is filled with great stories of how Jesus helped many people when they faced insurmountable odds, overwhelming circumstances and unforseen problems. Additionally, Jesus’s life Read More »
“When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the Read More »
In the pursuit of happiness, apart from God, Solomon had aimless wanderings and fruitless searching for satisfaction. If you have a reverential fear of God, obey Read More »
Tired of your circumstances? Pray, have faith, trust Jesus for a plan!