In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. (2 Samuel 22:7 NIV) The cries that awaken a mother in the middle of
“I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does” (Romans 7:24-25 MSG). We all have
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he
A friend once told me a story of a broken engagement. She explained that her initial reaction was to ask, “Why did God allow this to happen to me? What did I do wrong?” It has been years since the
Jesus said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Mark 4:35 (NIV) What do you do when God closes a door —but the new door that you know He has for you hasn’t appeared or manifested yet? Welcome to
Why is Bible reading important? Most Christians know they should read their Bibles. But often, our Bible reading can feel dry and insignificant. Why is it so important for us to read this book? What’s the urgency of it? Ruth and Naomi’s story
One of my favorite Bible passages is Psalm 23. Even before I knew Jesus, I knew this Psalm—and I read it so many times that I memorized it way before I gave my life to Christ. Every time I read
God places value in our journey and the discovery of age-old truths that are vibrant and life-changing for us here in our specific new season. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do
Even though we experience seasons of celebration, all of us go through difficulties and hardships in life. At times we may find ourselves in despair, wondering Read More »
Easter is not about brightly colored eggs, wearing pastels, or enjoying a big meal, although it could include these. Easter is about the death and resurrection Read More »