Prayers may not always be answered and leave us disappointed. How can we stay connected to God when He seems silent? How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? …But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s…
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 ESV I saw the words inked in a scripted font on a little girl’s shirt – “all we need is love”. The cotton candy t-shirt, intended to pack a pint-sized hope, made me wonder about the…
When you learn to rest in the Lord, it lifts a weight of burden from your shoulders and allows you to walk in peace and joy. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take…
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 3:20 ESV My husband, Mike, and I believe in marriage counseling. It has helped us immensely in our seventeen years of marriage. We’ve gone to counseling when things were good because they can always be better….
Walking through the middle of the hard may be just the opportunity we need to trust God. “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may…
When overwhelm seeks to take over, let God do your fighting for you. “You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.” Deuteronomy 3:22 (ESV) Some days feel like the enemy has launched a full-blown attack against me on every side. It comes at me like strategically targeted…
Are you feeling stuck in your life with all the uncertainty and need God to show you something different? Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) How are you doing right now? Tired of masks, demanding toddlers, teleworking,…
Easter is a time, not just for remembrance, but for great celebration and evangelism! “… in him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” Ephesians 1:7 I’m thankful for the incarnation, for the warm cuddly images of Baby Jesus. But without the cross, Christmas…
You can encourage your child when they are down by being for them and walking with them. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 I nearly missed the moment as I was making a beeline to my bed for that much looked-forward-to Sunday afternoon nap….
How can you encourage your teen to tell the truth and not freak out when they lie? “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.” Proverbs 12:22 NLT Seeking the Truth “Where were you last night?” Molly eyed her daughter, watching for any hint of deception. Her maternal instincts…
Finding peace when everything around you is in chaos means quieting what’s in the world to hear God better. “The anger of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.” James 1:20 I felt the waves of irritation rising in my chest, boiling below the surface. If my three-year-old threw one more tantrum I was…
“Trusting God while life grows uncertain or unbearable can help you stay centered in Him and His purpose for you.” Two weeks ago, I woke up feeling out of sorts and went into the kitchen to brew my usual extra-dark morning iced coffee. As I stood at the coffee bar patiently watching the Morning Joe…
The celebration of the resurrection of Christ is on the horizon…how are you preparing? And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17 Easter Sunday is coming on April 4—less than two months away. How much time will you spend preparing and focusing…
Have you thought of looking ahead just a bit to consider what eulogy you might leave behind? “Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.” Acts 9:36 (ESV) One day, for a “just because” gift, my mother-in-law gave me a rustic…
Sometimes the world around you can seem to be falling apart. But if you change your mindset you can navigate the hard with new perspective. If your mindset is fear-focused, you will walk in fear. But if it is Christ-focused, you will walk in His truth. Do not be conformed to this world, but be…
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