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…
Would you describe yourself as someone who is strong? What about your faith? Is your faith strong? I would like to be able to answer with a resounding “yes” consistently but the fact is, I’ve had times when I’m humbled by the strength God has given me and times when I’m ashamed at the way…
3 ways to keep my hope anchored on the truth when the world shouts louder than God’s gentle whisper? When I need to remember that God never changes.
