There are times in your journey with Christ that life will get hard. Jesus promised that in this world you would have trouble (John 16:33). I know it’s not what you want to always think about (and you probably shouldn’t) but it
When asked who Peter thought Jesus was, he replied: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus didn’t praise Peter for giving a smart answer. Yes, the Lord did bless Peter for sharing these words, but he
We live in a world where tireless effort and constant productivity are highly valued. We are encouraged to keep pushing, to strive for success, and to always be on the move. Sometimes, though, this relentless pursuit and constant busyness, it
Lately, I’ve noticed being distressed has become popular. Blue jeans come straight from the manufacturer with holes already in them. It’s hard to find new jeans without holes in the fabric. It’s also a trend for furniture and picture frames to have
I got upset as I looked at my calendar. I’d missed my appointment with my child’s school principal. Again. Shrouded in shame, I reached for my phone and imagined the principal reaching for his, except he wasn’t calling me. “Department
We often let our human tendencies overpower our desire for His Spirit to do his work within us. But we can do this one thing well! The team needs you to be the best coach ever. Your boss needs you
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.
We have found that Life is like a roller coaster ride. It is filled with ups and downs, highs, then lows, victories, then defeats, triumphs and sometimes tribulations. Because of this struggling can try to take a lot out of
Let me ask you a really important question: What if, on this earth, you suffered day and night till God called you home – would you still follow Jesus? Would your Salvation alone be enough to follow Him? Now, before you answer,
It is evident once again that our lives and everything around us can change drastically overnight. We are always in the hope that the days ahead will be better than the days past, but as we see, history repeats itself.
Imagine struggling to crawl through a scorched desert, exhausted and desperately thirsty. But just ahead looms the towering wall of an immense dam! Behind it are millions of gallons of pure water in a sparkling lake, surrounded by beautiful trees
Weary is a word that often means tired, or tired of trying, tired of working, tired of problems, tired of issues, tired of drama, in other words tired of being tired! Weary can also mean discouraged, worried, or depressed. Weary
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 »
If you’re like most people, everyday, you are probably still waking up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. The coffee barely helps anymore. You probably Read More »
Are you feeling weighed down by the burdens of life? Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and worry? Take a moment to pause and listen to Read More »
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 Read More »
When I was about 10 years old, my Dad and Mom took me to Carlsbad Caverns. I still remember the gigantic stalagmites and stalactites. I can Read More »
In the Bible God performs Miracle after miracle God on behalf of His people, finally leading them straight out of slavery, away from the cruel hand Read More »