Let me give you one of the most beautiful statements ever uttered: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and
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
A while back, my three-year-old granddaughter, Grace, faced a harsh disturbance. No, she didn’t come down with any sickness, nor did she break a bone. Neither had her brothers taken her toys, heaven forbid. This time, Grace was denying passage into
When you first wake up, what pops into your mind? Do you start thinking about all the work you have to do? The emails you have to reply to, the pile of paperwork on your desk that has to be
Here are three things that Satan will use in attacking you. Using Your Family Many years ago when I was saved, my family accused me of being brainwashed. I told them, “Yes, I was brainwashed–washed by the blood of the Lamb.”
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
Mark 6:56 from the New Testament says, “And wherever He went — into villages, towns or countryside — they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged Him to let them touch even the edge of His cloak, and all
If God hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,” your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me
Wouldn’t life be better if we could have a fresh start after making a mess of things? Years ago while on vacation, I woke up one morning, took my Bible, grabbed my breakfast, and went outside on the back porch.
One summer afternoon in Denver, my friend Risa and I sat in a park watching our daughters skate. Christine, Jennifer, and Laura relished the freedom of having wheels under their feet and plenty of room to race the wind. As
In the face of difficulties and challenges, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened. But as Christians, we have a powerful source of hope – Jesus. With unfailing love and unwavering faith, He can turn our situations around, transforming
The pastor said, “If you’re like me, you …” Then he described his feelings that closely reflected my own. I was surprised to think my experience might be common. When I was new at the church my husband and I now
The other sideMark 4:35 – 41 Even when we follow Christ’s guidance, we may face hardships. For example, Jesus’s disciples were doing God’s will and when Read More »
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Jesus that will captivate your senses and transport you to another dimension? If you are, We Read More »
Job-related stress is unavoidable in any line of work. The effects of too much stress buildup, however, can be detrimental to you and your career. The Read More »
Our society wants us to spend every waking second of our lives doing something. As a result, the pace of life can become quite daunting. There Read More »