In case You haven’t noticed it, life is getting tougher, rougher and many different and unforeseen obstacles are cropping up every where trying to divert your focus from God’s plans and purposes for your life. These unforeseen obstacles are trying
Anxiety, worry and tension are some of the most destructive forces we can face. They sap our strength and slowly undermine our faith, keeping us from maturing in the Lord (Luke 8:14). If we are to grow in our relationship
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke
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.”
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
At a public high school choral concert, I saw and experienced Jesus. No, it wasn’t that the performers were amazing. They were good. Not that the program was super creative — it was innovative, but not over the top. It
Have you ever been so thirsty that you could hardly bear it? The kind of thirst where your throat feels dried up, you can hardly swallow, and your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth that you’re just so
You know the paralyzing fear that surfaces when the information is too much to learn, the change is too great to make, the grief is too deep to survive, or the crowd is too numerous to feed. “Here is a
Have you placed your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Great Physician? In Jeremiah 8:22 the prophet asked, “Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people
Dear Roger, What’s the best advice you ever gave to your congregation to help them through the New Year? Sincerely, Phil Dear Phil, I don’t suppose that I can pick the best advice I gave over four decades of New
The door of the past year has closed and we are at the he doorway of a brand new year, let’s take time to hear some wisdom from above that will help us live a prosperous new year. Many people
Because Christmas is here, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. For some, this time of year is filled with joy, warmth, and excitement. But for others, the holidays can be tough. Perhaps you’re dealing with financial struggles, a
When you’re tired to your bones, discouraged to your core, and wondering if anything in your life will ever change, it is important that you know—you’re 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 »
Our lives appear always to be in a constant state of change. Happiness and frustration are never very far removed from each other. I have been 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 »
Sometimes the best thing YOU can do is follow Jesus as He nudges YOU to Keep trying!