If you are struggling to believe good things about yourself, you are not alone. Most of us at one time or another are plagued with negative thoughts like, “I’m not good enough… I can never truly be forgiven,” or “I
Remember that Jesus is beside you. Let Him help. My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and made lots of sweet memories together, but unexpectedly, I discovered several
We’re in a battle in this world – a spiritual warfare battle. We may not see it, we might forget it’s there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to fill our minds with discouragement and defeat. If you’re
It’s a search that drives men, women and nations to great extremes — the search for peace. So much of our time, energy and resources are consumed with trying to find and keep peace with family members, friends and neighbors.
We live in an hour where short-lived faith won’t suffice. What I mean is, if you and I are going to endure to the end as Jesus encouraged, it’s going to take more than Sunday morning faith. Last year, my
If you’re disappointed with how life has gone for you—tired, discouraged, or just plain fed up—then you’re not alone. You’ve probably tried to stay strong, You’ve probably done your best to fix it, to fake it, or to forget it.
All of us have tasted disappointment. You didn’t get the gift you hoped for. Again. You watch as others pull off brightly colored paper as smiles spread across their faces. And you awkwardly try to adjust your slipping smile. Or
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
Have you ever thought about the role and responsibilities of a lifeguard? He or she is more than just a person telling you what to do at the beach or your favorite pool. They are responsible for all the lives
It’s a classic mistake, trusting ourselves instead of Jesus as He leads us onward and forward in the fulfillment of God’s plans, and it’s a mistake each of us is capable of making. Don’t be so naive and self-confident. You’re
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
Why do bad things happen to good people? That question is as old as recorded human history. For Christians, there is not a single verse in the entire Bible that promises that life will be all sweetness and light for
Have you ever stood at the threshold of what feels like “not enough”? The money doesn’t stretch, the job doesn’t satisfy, the opportunities seem locked behind Read More »
There is a very specific kind of tired that sleep cannot fix. It’s the exhaustion that settles deep into your bones when a problem doesn’t just Read More »
Have you been dealing with an illness, a difficulty, a problem or a circumstance for a long time? Are answers for you either not showing up, Read More »
God’s efforts are strongest when our efforts are useless! I want you to listen to some revealing dialogue between a man who’d been paralyzed for years. Read More »
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s Read More »