If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,” your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me
Life can be full of challenges and it can often feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out, especially when your burdens are too heavy for
We’re in a battle in this world. We may not see it, we might forget it’s there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to start our year off with discouragement and defeat, bringing fear and stress. Don’t let
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love
We’ve all faced one. Expecting our desired result, we’ve grasped the handle of the highly anticipated door to our dreams and turned it. Expecting we’d hear the click of release, yet the latch stayed silent and we bumped against an
It’s true that we all have our share of problems and struggles in life, but there’s one Person who can make a difference: Jesus Christ. It may be easy to forget this in the day-to-day pressures of life, but Jesus
When Jesus started His ministry, it was difficult for people to see Him as anything more than a carpenter. His family, neighbors, and friends watched Him grow up making and fixing things. Back then, “Jesus the Rabbi” took a little
Researchers say a baby’s sight is the last sense to develop. However, even before they can focus, newborns look toward faces. Studies show that infants also begin to read faces when they are very young. They feel positive vibes from
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). God didn’t give Abram (later to be called Abraham) a detailed map
When you first wake up, what pops into your mind? Do you start thinking about all the work you have to do? The emails you have to reply to, the pile of paperwork on your desk that has to be
Have you ever found yourself on your knees, pouring out your soul, desperately searching for a sign or an answer, only to be met with silence? Many of us feel an overwhelming sense of frustration when our prayers seem to
There’s a story in the Bible that is written for those of us who don’t have it all together. For some of us, admitting any kind of need is difficult because we’re too invested in having it all together, or at
There is a very specific kind of tired that sleep cannot fix. It’s the exhaustion that settles deep into your bones when a problem doesn’t just Read More »
If you’re reading this right now and you’re an employee, you might be feeling worn out, frustrated, or even defeated by your job. The demands seem Read More »
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 Read More »
“The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands.” John 3:35 As the Father entrusted Jesus with everything, we are called to Read More »
The first Christmas. Such a peaceful night, with stars shining brightly. The new family nestled in the barn surrounded by the animals. Angels heralding his birth. Read More »