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  • Bible Verses to Help You When Life Feels Hard

    Are you struggling to trust God? Are you wavering between faith and doubt? When relationships go south or life spirals downward—where do you put your faith? Here’s help from God’s word to lift your heart and renew your trust in what’s possible in Him… When life gets hard —when it seems almost more than what […]

  • How to Trust God When You are Suffering

    Are you suffering? It’s easy to praise God when the bills are all paid, the baby’s asleep, the kids are alright. But what about when life turns south? Many of us struggle theologically with “Why does God allow suffering” when we’ve tried to live right, do right, be right… Bad situations often put distance between […]

  • We Need the Power of the Holy Spirit

    “But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”—Acts 1:8 (GNT).  I never thought I’d be sharing the gospel message in Wal-Mart. The timing was right, but I […]

  • Do You Give Thanks Everyday for the Ordinary?

    “[Jesus] gave thanks and broke the loaves”—Matthew 14:19 (NIV). When Jesus performed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish to feed a multitude, it was no ordinary feat. However, before He broke the bread, He lifted it to heaven and gave thanks. In one of my recent morning devotionals, writer Iris Alderson pondered […]

  • When You’re Feeling Anxious

    Are you anxious? Do you have thoughts swirling around in your head like a tornado? God offers peace in the midst of your mind storm, those times when you can’t seem to silence your fears or settle your spirit. You don’t have to let anxiety rule. Remember the story when Jesus was asleep in the […]

  • Who Does Jesus Christ Say You Are?

    “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”— 2 Corinthians 5:17(NIV). If you were asked to identify yourself, what would your answer be? Would you reply with your name? Maybe your answer would be more detailed. Would you add your vocation or some other title? […]

  • Finding Peace When You are Anxious: Truth in a Shifting Culture

    Are you anxious? Is it hard to find peace? I had a revelation in church this weekend and it may be exactly what you need to regain a sense of balance in your soul… In a culture that celebrates each person’s rendition of it, truth has become a moving target in our society. Although it […]

  • Peace is Found in Jesus Alone

    “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”— John 14:27 (NIV). While cleaning my house recently, I listened to a talk show interview with a woman in her late 40s, maybe early […]

  • Can you love your enemy, even in the face of being unfairly attacked?

    What do you do when you’ve been slandered, spitefully used or cursed? The enemy has attacked and you’re grappling with maintaining even a semblance of Christianity in its face. In light of the recent mass shootings and the reveal of rampant sexual abuse within the Church and society at large, I’m refreshing this blog with […]

  • Our Redeemer Brings Hope to the Weary

    “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end. He will stand upon the earth”—Job 19:25 (NIV). After a harsh winter, the sight of a small purple flower poking its head through the still brown leaves of fall brought hope to my weary soul. It was a sign a new season was struggling […]