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Pain is Inevitable but with Jesus, Suffering is Optional!

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.

When You Can’t Find Words To Pray, Let Jesus Help!

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

Rediscover This Gift that Jesus Wants To Give You!

Jesus said to them: “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while” (Mark 6:30). One of my favourite books begins with the simple statement: “Life had been getting increasingly hard, so I ran away.”

The Little Engine That Could!

“The Little Engine That Could.” is one of those marvelous children’s stories that  stays with you. I’m 74 years old and still, to this today, when faced with difficulties, I often find myself remembering a picture of the little engine

Following Jesus Is Easier When You Do This! 5 Ways to Get Started!

I’ve always been amazed by Jesus’ response to Satan’s first temptation: “if you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread” (Matthew 4:3). I picture Jesus there, looking at the stones. His ribs are poking

Ready To Get Out Of The Boat Yet?

Jesus said to the cripple he had just cured, “pick up your mat and walk”. To the prostitute, “go forth and sin no more”. To his fishermen disciples, “throw your nets into the water.” Jesus´ministry is one of action, of

As A Follower Of Jesus, Seek God’s Refuge For Help+Strength!

Have you ever needed a refuge, a place to hide from the storm? Our little boat was heading straight into a 50 MPH wind. My friend and me were out fishing on a small lake in the Midwest. We didn’t

Trust God Through Your Misfortunes+Trials- Have Faith

Wonder what would happen If we could entirely trust God’s will, count on God through faith and try not to interrupt Him while He works? Do you think life might be easier? Sounds undemanding right? OK, it can be a

Jesus Has Kept A Secret For you…!

Picture this: your child comes home from school, nursing hurt feelings. You comfort her and begin telling her a story from your own childhood to help her deal with her hurt. Or a friend, confused and uncertain, comes to you

~Can Christ Count On YOU To Share His Love?

The recent request came as a comment and a pleasant surprise from an avid blog reader, the short note is reprinted below with permission: A while ago, I believe, a story was published, it was about a man named Mark

Let Jesus Give You A Faith Boost This Holiday Season!

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 of the Egyptians.  He set them free.  Free from oppression.  Free from captivity.  Free

Can Jesus teach you to use YOUR Faith As a Seed?

 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

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