Have you placed your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Great Physician? In Jeremiah 8:22 the prophet asked, “Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people
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
“But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. ‘Tell her to go away,’ they said. ‘She is bothering us with all her begging.'” Matthew 15:23 (NLT) Have you ever felt like
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
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 »
Dear Roger, I’m writing you this letter because I’ve struggled with fear, anxiety and worry my whole life. My mother used to tell me that the Read More »
When problems “cause too much pain, trust Jesus for a plan”!