And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 Today, I fought discouragement, because I looked at me instead of God. I
If you’re feeling completely worn down, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel, we want you to know that Jesus sees you. He knows exactly how you’re feeling, and He cares more than you could ever imagine. Maybe you’re
We’re in a battle in this world. We may not see it, we might forget it’s there. But the enemy would love nothing more than to start our year off with discouragement and defeat, bringing fear and stress. Don’t let
What happened to the power that Jesus promised to us? You’ve probably done it, too. I’ve had it happen several times. I always feel a bit foolish when it happens. So, what is the “it”? When changing rooms while running
We’ve all faced one. Expecting our desired result, we’ve grasped the handle of the highly anticipated door to our dreams and turned it. Expecting we’d hear the click of release, yet the latch stayed silent and we bumped against an
Try these four powerful prayers for strength when you need it. Believe me, they will help you be able to go on when your energy has walked out and you feel exhausted and can’t seem to hardly muster up enough
When Jesus started His ministry, it was difficult for people to see Him as anything more than a carpenter. His family, neighbors, and friends watched Him grow up making and fixing things. Back then, “Jesus the Rabbi” took a little
Ever pray and then wonder if it were going to do any good? Ever knelt down and bowed your head, but felt disconnected, as if your prayers were just drifting off into the ether? Ever had prayers go without an
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
Don’t you want to know more than just facts about Jesus? Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O Living Word![SONG] In the version of this song I sang as a kid, the editor
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
There are seasons in life when the calendar pages turn, the weather changes outside, but something in your life still might still feel frozen in place. 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 »
Dear Disciple, The apostle Paul talked about My church as My body, with Me as its head (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18). His point was that the Read More »
When problems “cause too much pain, trust Jesus for a plan”!