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
Scripture: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes (1 Corinthians 11:26 — Underline added for emphasis.). Reflection: “Mom, how many days until Christmas?” As little boys, my
One of the most underestimated strengths in the Christian life is prayer. It is the way we communicate with the Maker of the Universe and He not only hears us, but He also responds. Through prayer we access healing, wisdom,
There are seasons in our lives when even existing feels like hard work. I have recently been through a period in which I felt bombarded from all sides: in relationships, in my health and in the health of those closest
Prayer is a powerful tool in our life that connects us to an all knowing and perfect God. Prayer allows us to communicate to God who is our Father in Heaven. “Most of the time, your prayers will be silent.
Building intentional community and meaningful relationships are phrases that are drilled into us as Christians. We’re told that they are a vital part of bringing God’s kingdom to earth, and integral to his plan to make all things new. Hit-and-run
Sometimes we just don’t know where to start or how to pray. At times like that, we have lots of resources to turn to in the Word. Paul’s prayer for his friends in Phillipi is a beautiful and comprehensive prayer
We’re sure you’ve heard the Bible verse “Have faith in God many times”. Having faith in God is vitally because as you continue your Christian walk with God, you will often find that when you pray, God’s answers may take
Most of us pray at the time of crises like never before, don’t we? Yes we do, and we accept this fact, however, most of us never share this with anyone. But God knows it all, He knows we all tend to pray more when there
Dear Disciple, The beloved elder John wrote to My disciples because he deeply loved them and wanted them to find eternal life in me. His words to begin 3 John beautifully reveal this part of his heart: I, the elder,
Jesus had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34) We live in a rural part of southern England and many of the fields near us are
Pain, suffering, and happiness are three rather different words to be linked together. Everyone desires happiness, but this has different meanings for each of us. Furthermore, stress and pain are two major barriers between us and our goal of happiness.
Marcus sat in his beat-up sedan, the engine idling roughly, staring at the gray concrete wall of the warehouse where he worked. The clock on his Read More »
What does it mean to trust in Jesus when overwhelmed? It means to rely on His eternal wisdom and strength to help us work through difficult 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 »
Let’s consider some things personally. If you are a follower of Christ, think about the next few statements in terms of your life. If you are Read More »
Be not dismayed or downcast, Jesus is with you in the “struggles”, His help will help change things if you pray more!