I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love
One year ago, I strapped on a massive green backpack and walked out of my childhood home, oblivious to the reality that I would never be back. I had recently finished university, and, intoxicated with freedom, couldn’t wait to enact
I am reminded of a story I once heard about a cruise ship out to sea that was met with a deadly storm. The storm violently tossed and turned the cruise ship, knocking it off course. The ship’s passengers were
Sometimes the ordinary things of this world lead us to feel that we no longer have the strength to achieve what we desire and yearn for. In simple words, we feel that our soul is fainting. However, we read that
Life can often be a challenging journey, filled with unexpected trials and tribulations that seem insurmountable. At times, it might feel like the difficulties you face are too overwhelming to bear. But difficulities are only opportunities that create platforms for
Jesus is Full of surprising opportunities, fresh hope, and new life. Consciousness of time jumped dramatically in the eighth century when Pope Paul I gave the Frankish King Pepin the Short a water clock that operated an alarm. The clock,
When YOU feel tired and worn out from going through hard time, it can be difficult to have faith that Jesus will help but Jesus always help even when it looks like He is not helping, not responding and not
We live in a world where tireless effort and constant productivity are highly valued. We are encouraged to keep pushing, to strive for success, and to always be on the move. Sometimes, though, this relentless pursuit and constant busyness, it
If you wanted to rid your home of mice, you might set up a few traps, call an exterminator, and go through your cabinets and pantry to make sure there were no bags or boxes of food inviting the mice to
When was the last time you grew weary in prayer and wanted to quit? Maybe you’ve been praying for a prodigal who seems farther from God than ever. Or for a spouse whose heart seems to grow harder and colder.
We have found that Life is like a roller coaster ride. It is filled with ups and downs, highs, then lows, victories, then defeats, triumphs and sometimes tribulations. Because of this struggling can try to take a lot out of
Life can be tough, and sometimes it may feel like YOU’ve exhausted all of your options. YOU may have tried everything YOU know to do, but nothing seems to work. The problems YOU face can seem hopeless, and YOU may be
One of the defining marks over time between denominations in the Christian world is how we interpret the Bible — the words and teachings of Jesus Read More »
Hey friend, Let’s be honest—sometimes it feels like you’re running on empty. You keep showing up, doing the right thing, serving others, praying, trying to hold Read More »
Disobedience to Jesus is far more widespread among people who call themselves Christians than what is generally recognized to be the case. Over the years the Read More »