Tag Archives: Depressed
6 ways to pray and be helped!
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
If you try again, Jesus will try again!
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
Is Jesus asking YOU to Stay in YOUR lane?
Leaving town last week, I spotted a large orange sign that read, “Stay in your lane.” I snickered. What an obvious direction. Of course I was going to stay in my lane. At different moments throughout the week, those words ran
Things not working? Are you planting the right things?
What is creeping around in your garden? Like millions of others at the beginning of the pandemic, I planted a vegetable garden. I love fresh, homegrown tomatoes. They taste better than store-bought ones. I discovered there is a joy and
Maybe A Change of Focus is What is Needed….
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
Jesus can help you “make it” if you pray!
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
Discouraged? Jesus Can Help!
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
You can Overcome Repeated Failures with the help of Jesus!
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
Maybe Christ Wants YOU to have More Than Just A Feeling!
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
Tired of uncaring folks? Receive the courtesy of Christ!
Receive the courtesy of Christ. My wife has a heart for single moms. She loves to include them at the table when we go to a restaurant. Through the years, I’ve noticed a common appreciation from them, as well. They
Tired?Life too much? Let Jesus Help!
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
Feeling Battered by Life? Jesus can help!
If you’re feeling completely worn down, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel, we want you to know that Jesus sees you. He knows exactly how you’re feeling, and He cares more than you could ever imagine. Maybe you’re
