I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) As a young girl, I remember seeing an especially
In the midst of suffering and heartache, it is hard to imagine that one will come out better on the other side. Suffering, like many things in life, has dichotomous power: power to enslave and power to liberate; the power
As we approach and celebrate the most significant event of all history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is important to know that Jesus knew His destiny. He knew He would die on a cross like a
“Why am I doing this?” I asked myself. I was wet. I was cold. And there were nine miles to go. The weather forecast rain the rest of the day with no let-up. As Bob and I put on our hiking
Main Text: Matthew 11:28-29 Main Point: We can offload our burdens on to God. He can definitely handle them. Outline: Knowing Where to Go Knowing What to Do Knowing What Is Yours A truck driver passed a group of
“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:15-16 NIV Mary sweeps a
When we call a person by their name, we are, in a sense, proclaiming the meaning behind that name as well. Perhaps this is why God renamed several of His children throughout the Bible to one that was more fitting for the
How can we deepen, strengthen, and become more aware of our Lord’s constant and loving presence? Why do we wait until we are on the brink of disaster to cry out for Jesus’ presence? We know the Lord’s promises to
Jesus is not only our Savior and Lord, but he is also the model on whom we are to build our lives! [Jesus told his disciples,] “A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will
What do you do when things get tough in life? Do you sigh and throw your hands up in the air? Or do you patiently persevere in the face of adversity? To us all, the word “trust” means a lot.
“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.'” John 6:35 Not a day goes by that we’re not in need of God’s
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Are you tired of what you’ve been going through? Does it seem like you’ve been holding on, doing everything right—or at least trying and what you’ve Read More »
Are you fed up with the mundane existence of living an ordinary life? Does boring routines, dull scenes, and predictable occurrences in your life keep you 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 »
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 »
1. Your heart – so it’s not God’s alone. There’s a reason God’s Word tells us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows Read More »
When Jewish pilgrims made their way to the temple in Jerusalem, they had a group of poems they recited together as they traveled. These poems or Read More »