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.
One year ago, I strapped on a massive green backpack and walked out of my childhood home, oblivious to the reality that I would never be back. I had recently finished university, and, intoxicated with freedom, couldn’t wait to enact
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV). After staring at my
If you’re feeling discouraged, tired, broke, sick, or uncertain right now, you’re not alone. Life can be incredibly hard, and sometimes it feels like nothing is going the way you want. But you are not abandoned. Christ is with you,
When we call a person by their name, we are, in a sense, proclaiming the meaning behind that name as well. Perhaps this is why God renamed several of His children throughout the Bible to one that was more fitting for the
Life can be tough, and sometimes it may feel like YOU’ve exhausted all of your options. YOU may have tried everything YOU know to do, but nothing seems to work. The problems YOU face can seem hopeless, and YOU may be
Maybe it’s an illness or a broken relationship, the loss of a loved one or the aftermath of an accident, or perhaps it’s simply that all the pressures and demands of life are bearing down on you. There are plenty
Devastation, chaos—the world as you know it suddenly is turned upside down. That is what happened to those hit by Hurricane Ian. Everything they worked for, their life savings, and their homes all destroyed. A city lay in ruins. We
Disasters, violence, division, and lawlessness overtake the headlines of the local, national, and world news. Our media lacks good news stories. Daily, I see that terrible things are happening within my city, state, and nation. Some say they do not
When things are going well, we feel that all is possible, and our trust and faith in God comes naturally. There is no stopping what we can accomplish. The test is when things aren’t going well. These are the times
Spring is here in most places in the world and that means vacation time for many. Why do we take vacations? Isn’t so that we can “rest” from our work and our regular duties of life for a little while?
The world is a beautiful but chaotic place at times. We often find ourselves stuck in difficult situations that leave us feeling helpless and without options. But don’t lose hope; there is always a way out. Countless stories throughout history
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 »
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 »
“Your son will not live. There’s nothing we can do.” What do you do when you receive news that threatens to destroy your world? When you’re Read More »
Sometimes the most powerful things come in small packages. Yesterday, we looked at the book of Jonah with 4 chapters. Today, we look at only twelve Read More »
Some problems never change until you learn how Jesus guides you!