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
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
There’s a story in the Bible that is written for those of us who don’t have it all together. For some of us, admitting any kind of need is difficult because we’re too invested in having it all together, or at
We live in an hour where short-lived faith won’t suffice. What I mean is, if you and I are going to endure to the end as Jesus encouraged, it’s going to take more than Sunday morning faith. Last year, my
All of us have tasted disappointment. You didn’t get the gift you hoped for. Again. You watch as others pull off brightly colored paper as smiles spread across their faces. And you awkwardly try to adjust your slipping smile. Or
Jesus is not only our Savior and Lord, but he is also the model on whom we are to build our lives! [Jesus told his disciples,] “A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will
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
Have you ever thought about the role and responsibilities of a lifeguard? He or she is more than just a person telling you what to do at the beach or your favorite pool. They are responsible for all the lives
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
Why do bad things happen to good people? That question is as old as recorded human history. For Christians, there is not a single verse in the entire Bible that promises that life will be all sweetness and light 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
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
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 »
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Jesus that will captivate your senses and transport you to another dimension? If you are, We Read More »
Overcoming sizable obstacles helps us grow, and makes us a formidable opponent to life’s chaos. The least resistant path is not always Jesus’s answer for us, Read More »