He sat in front of me with urgency in his eyes and tear streaks on his cheeks. He spoke about his gut-level desire to make a difference in the lives of children. His emotion moved me because he was a
At times, life may seem hopeless, tiring and worrisome. No matter how hard you attempt to improve the situation, it remains unchanged. If this is currently true in your life; there is no need to give up! This post explains
When your life feels heavy with problems, it can be a huge relief to turn to Jesus and put your life in his hands. It’s so easy to get discouraged and feel like you can’t get back up when times
Are you feeling tired of the endless struggles, overwhelmed by the weight on your shoulders, or simply fed up with how things are going? We’ve got some incredible news for you that will bring hope and restoration to your weary
During times of cascading badness, friends sometimes need to believe for those caught in the crush of seriously bad stuff. Life can be crushing. Some people seem to get more than their fair share of the crush than others —
Walking slowly from the church, we lifted our candles high into the darkness of the night. What a beautiful sight to behold. Those little lights were a symbol of the true message of Christmas as they glowed from our church
The human brain is a strange and wonderful thing. Does your brain ever switch over to autopilot? Mine does. There have been times when I’ve driven home from work and not really remembered the journey. I got there safely, but
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of old problems that never seem to go away? Maybe you’ve tried different solutions, but nothing seems to work. The good news is that there is a way out! By
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 contemplating following Christ, then here are some helpful insights into Christianity and the benefits
Hello to everyone on this spring break weekend! It is good to finally be out of the winter season and take our first steps into spring. Excitement of this seems to be taking place all around us in its natural
In the middle of something beautiful, we are shocked to see an eyesore — a shocking revelation of ugliness in the midst of something glorious. A dead animal in the middle of a field of wildflowers stinks up the whole
When anxiety hits, among the places we go for advice and comfort—e.g., family, friends, pastors, spiritual directors, or perhaps even to a counselor or therapist—we must not forget to go to God’s Word to calm our anxious hearts. The Bible
Dear friend, Your circumstances are not the measure of Jesus’s faithfulness. The devil is a liar, and he would love nothing more than for you to Read More »
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 Read More »
Disobedience to Jesus is far more widespread among people who call themselves Christians than what is generally recognized to be the case. Over the years the Read More »