We’ve had lots of storms in our area this year. My phone seems to buzz at least once a week to alert me of a potentially dangerous storm approaching our community. As I thought about this post, I wondered how it would feel to have a warning system that alerted us to incoming life storms….
People everywhere are looking for ways to experience more peace in their lives. But there’s a battle going on inside each of us; a battle for our peace of mind. Sure, the enemy incessantly works to keep people from knowing and loving Jesus and rob them of their eternal futures, but if he can’t succeed…
What do you do when you’re frustrated and need more patience? I’ve found a challenge that I believe will help us all. Norman Vincent Peale wrote… “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” I’m not sure I completely agree with him, but I do believe that changing our thoughts can adjust our attitudes, and…
You’ve read the self-help books and done everything you can to have the marriage, family, career, and extended relationships that match the perfect life portraits you read about online. My family might tell you that I used to read the Bible like a self-help book. And in some ways, it is, but it is so…
How would you describe your faith? Would you describe yourself as having really big faith? Recently, I thought about my faith and the content of my prayers. My prayers tend to be short-sighted and focused on my temporary needs. Here are some of Rev’s thoughts… God Wants Us to Have Really Big Faith Our wants…
Have you ever believed you had all the answers, only to realize you don’t even have all the questions? I think that’s the main thing I’ve learned through my daily Bible Study. I don’t know that I ever believed I had all the answers, but I know that faithfully studying God’s Word has made me…
What does it mean that you and I have freedom in Christ? What is the connection between Faith and the Fruit of the Spirit? Here’s another one of Rev’s sermon messages, based on a portion of Paul’s letter to the Galatians… So Christ has truly set us free. Galatians 5:1a Rev shared… I could barely…
They say if you want to know what people treasure most, look at their calendar and their checkbook or credit card statement. I imagine it’s because we invest most in the things that are most important to us. We spend most of our resources on things we believe necessary to enjoy a life of peace…
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a pit of despair? Times when you’re living in a dark dank place with your feet stuck in the muck? Times when it feels like you’ve fallen so far, you wonder if you’ll ever find your way out? If so, pause with me to take a…
It can be hard to accurately express our feelings in words, especially when we’re struggling. It’s the time of year when we hear the words ‘hope’ and ‘joy’ more often. Although we want to enjoy both, many of us face the holidays thinking about loved ones we miss every day—people who are absent due to…
Does the idea of living with perfect peace consistently feel like it’s just beyond your reach? On our own, it is! But with God’s help, it’s not only possible—it’s promised. Isaiah wrote… You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Isaiah 26:3 We’re not promised a perfectly…
It’s the perfect time of the year to SEEK the Lord intentionally, to take Jesus’ words to heart and apply them to our lives… Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 6:33 (CSB) Every faith journey begins with a heart that responds to…
When is the last time you paused to “be still?” The definitions of being “still” are: Based on those definitions, I’m not great! At this time of the year, being “still” can feel impossible. But what if this is the very season when we need it most? God prompted David to write… “Be still, and…
How proficient are you at staying focused and living one day at a time? I have to admit it depends on the day. It’s a goal I’m working towards. Yes, I’ve read Jesus’ words thousands of times… “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”…
Paul made a final appeal to people of faith in Rome. One that we should continue to take to heart and apply to life. He pleaded with them to watch out for people who distort God’s truth & divide us.
How would you like to become fearless? If you’re like me, with all the awful what-if possibilities in the world … living without fear of the future can feel impossible. I often think about the disciples and the times Scripture tells us they struggled with fear. John honestly shared one of those times in the…
Are you someone who believes it’s important to prepare in advance? Are you ready for the days ahead? Are you patting yourself on the back because your organizing skills have enabled you to enjoy a calm and relaxing week? No! Me either. I admit I can get so busy preparing for the physical celebration of Christmas…
Who’s the person with whom you’d most like to spend an afternoon? Are they full of joy? I’m guessing you didn’t choose the grumpiest most miserable person you know. I’m not talking about your grieving friend or the person who’s going through a difficult struggle. I’m thinking about the consistently cranky one. Nope! Most of us want…
Did you know having a positive attitude is essential for you to experience and enjoy peace? Grumpy people who are easily angered rarely have consistent peace. But even when we know it’s important to have a positive attitude, do we know what it takes to experience it? That connection between positivity and peace made me…
Do you live life to the fullest? Have you ever thought about it? I have. Why, you might ask? Because there were times when Rev and I were thought to have been missing out on full life living. I’ll bet you’d love to know why. We thought it might be because we were content just…
When you need strength to act in faith, you need confidence in the One you believe is true and trustworthy. It breaks my heart when I get a comment from someone who tries to convince me that the Bible is fictional and anyone who believes its “fables” is foolish. I typically reply by telling them…
