Several years ago, I had a dream that I will never forget … a reminder to let God direct my life. I was in school. (Please tell me I’m not the only one who returns to school in her dreams.) I was getting ready to perform in a musical. But nothing was going right. I couldn’t…
Do you confidently trust God? What does it mean to have confidence? It is trusting in the reliability of the source of our trust. And we can be confident God is reliable and trustworthy.
Listening is so much more than simply hearing. God tells His children to listen to Him with faith trusting that His commands and will are loving and good. Here are 5 ways to listen and be blessed.
Hope is defined as: But those definitions don’t come close to describing what it means to live with hope as followers of Jesus. Hope for those who KNOW, TRUST, and LOVE Christ Jesus isn’t just a feeling. It is the assurance that God is who He says He is and that He keeps His promises…
It’s not at all unusual lately to learn a friend or family member is overwhelmed by feelings of fear and anxiety. The truth is that’s exactly where the enemy of our souls wants us all. Satan wants us all distracted, disappointed, disconnected, and discontent. He wants us to live anxious and afraid. Jesus said… The…
So many feel that we are currently living in troubled times. But even in the face when we are faced with impossible problems we can be confident that God is with us and able to save us.
I wonder how many of us are more like Veruca Salt than we care to admit. Remember her . . . she’s the character in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory who sang… I Want It Now I want the world. I want the whole world…I want the worksI want the whole worksPresents and prizes…
When you find yourself in a pit of despair, it’s hard to wait patiently. Join us to learn about 5 things you can do when your heart is overwhelmed and you need God’s help.
Creation points to the Creator. It is God’s will for all He has made. The heavens declare the glory of God Psalm 19:1a I sometimes wonder why David began Psalm 19 by telling us to “look up!” Look at God’s display in the heavens. Without a sound, the sun, moon, and stars proclaim the majesty…
Have you ever had someone spread lies about you? What did you do? We’re tempted to either loudly defend ourselves or quietly get revenge. But as you might expect, neither of those are the responses God wants from us. Psalm 7 was written when David was dealing with the “slanderous accusations of those who claimed…
I’ve prayed and waited and prayed and waited and… I imagine you know what it’s like to pray while waiting on God, too. Maybe you’ve prayed for a: Job. Child. Restored relationship. Spouse. Home. Healing. And you wait. At some point, the “what if I never” thoughts begin. What if I never get hired?What if…
One thing is certain in life . . . things change. Some love it and others find it terrifying. I think most of us get excited about positive changes but just the thought of unpleasant changes can make us anxious. If the season is difficult, hearing the words “this too shall pass” may be encouraging…
Hebrews 11 is called the Hall of Faith chapter. But before listing the names of many of the great people of faith, the writer begins with a wonderful description of faith. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Do you remember the feelings…
Every once in a while there will be a headline that broadcasts the news of a famous Christian who has walked away from their faith. And I wonder if that isn’t a major goal of the enemy of our souls. Famous or not the enemy wants people to doubt and reject their faith in God….
“Money is the root of all evil.” Right? That expression has become so common you can find it in the Dictionary under Idioms. Here’s what it says: “Money, or, more specifically, the desire to obtain and amass it, is the ultimate reason humans do evil things to one another.” It’s not money itself that is the source or root of evil. That idiom leaves out one very important word from Paul’s letter to Timothy… For the…
What if you could stop worrying? How much more peace and happiness would you enjoy if you could replace your negative thoughts with positive ones? I know, you’re probably thinking . . . “that would be awesome but how in the world am I supposed to make that happen?!” Remember as you read the following,…
God loves you! He really loves you! Not a “love ya” at the end of a note or an email but deep lasting involved love that cares about every aspect of your life. The Lord’s love for you and me is so much more than warm fuzzy feelings. He loves us completely. God sent His…
Luke was a doctor, a Greek, and a Gentile believer in Christ. He was a SEEKer who wanted to know as much as he could about the person in whom he placed his faith. He wrote: Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most…
I’m guilty! I didn’t want to be guilty. I wanted to be all-in fully surrendered to God. I wanted to give Him my all but… I was afraid. Verses like: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” (John 16:33) and “Take up your cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34) terrified me! My faith has…
It seems that so many of the people I talk with lately are overwhelmed with feelings of frustration and discouragement. They feel like they’ve been praying for months or longer and their waiting never seems to end. And that’s just addressing the current year’s problems. Many of us have things we’ve prayed about for years…
One of the hardest sentences in my life has been… “Lord, not my will but Yours be done.” I’ve had more than a few times when I’ve gone into and through things kicking and screaming that seemed to be God’s will, or at the least, they were things He allowed! Honestly, the idea of completely…
