Have you ever turned to the Psalms during a time of emotional turmoil? Most believers have found comfort in this book because the descriptive prose seems to give voice to what they are feeling. Many of us have favorite psalms—perhaps
Hopeless is a horrible feeling. You might say that as Christians, we are never without hope. And, you are correct. Christ Jesus is our hope in our every circumstance. But there are times when we feel utterly hopeless. When our
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and
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, as this will come back to haunt us. However, if we take on the
The life led by the Spirit of God is marvelous. Sensing His presence, living victoriously, and knowing the truth are characteristics of a free person. But what if you couldn’t sense His presence? What if God, for some reason, suspended
Hope is one of the core elements of the Christian faith. It’s a desiring of things that we can’t understand how they will happen, but want them to. It gives us courage and confidence in moving forward. It provides encouragement
We all go through times when we feel afraid; whether it’s anxiety about the future, or real fear about a certain situation, but if you’ve made Jesus Christ your personal Lord and Savior, you have no reason to be afraid.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind
“We have run out of options. Your ankle will continue to get worse and you may eventually be unable to walk on it. In order to prolong your use of it, you must avoid all running, jumping, and stress on
“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 told that there is no hope? No light at the end of the tunnel?
Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of Christian life. It’s our lifeline to God, a way of approaching Him with anything and everything. As such, prayer can take on many different forms. It can be a source of
“The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands.” John 3:35 The Father believes in His Son enough to trust Him with everything, and we are called to believe in Jesus to the degree that we put
Dear friend, You are saved by grace. You received that grace through faith especially when you are tired. There is no room for boasting about being Read More »
Life can sometimes feel like a tornado, ripping through your plans and dreams. But here’s the beautiful truth: JESUS STILL HAS A PLAN FOR YOU. When Read More »
On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River shortly after takeoff, killing all but five of the 79 people on board. Read More »
Things looked bleak. Israel was under siege by the mighty army of Aram. There seemed no way out. Elisha the Prophet and his servant both recognized Read More »
“How many of your New Year’s resolutions have you broken in the past?” I asked church-goers that question this past Sunday morning. Church began only ten Read More »
What rose up against Jesus wasn’t fair either, but He chose to rise above it, and so must you!