God has a time to and a way to help. Trust His timing!
Back when I graduated from college, phones still hung on the wall instead of in our pockets. My first job was as a probation officer in Clearwater, Florida. My boss was a no-nonsense businessman. Here’s the thing — we had
When Bad Circumstances Don’t Change: Trust God to give you strength!
When bad circumstances seem to linger and change feels out of reach, it can be disheartening and overwhelming. You may find yourself in the midst of disgust, sickness, brokenness, or drama, wondering when relief will come. In these challenging times,
Your plans may change but God never does!
Ever been here: you have a major event coming up. So you plan. You prepare. You make your list and check it twice. No detail is left undone. Then, in a moment’s notice, everything changes. Circumstances force a change of
“Trust God for a plan” when problems don’t change!
If you are like me, you have likely tried to find your way through a difficult situation by your own strength. There are times when no matter what we do, it just doesn’t seem good enough. We get frustrated and desperate, seeking
A Morning Prayer For YOU!
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22,23). A Plain and Simple Prayer… Jesus, I woke up today and remembered that You are still
In times of trouble, seek God’s refuge!
She flew away when I opened our front door. Inside the edge of my wreath, I found the beginnings of her nest. I realized our constant door activity was a risk to any eggs she’d lay. So I acted quickly
Sometimes the Best Prayers are the Unanswered Ones!
In an instant-gratification-addicted world, where we need and want answers, meals, information and almost everything instantly, we sometimes treat our prayer life the same way. If we don’t get an answer or see a situation change in about a week,
When it “ain’t working’ Create your own pathways to transformation!
Are you feeling stuck in your circumstances? Is your life not what you had wanted it to be? Is someone or something getting on your nerves and you can’t seem to get the problems fixed? Do you find the weight
Everything is a gift, even problems!
I watched a film recently that began with the quote: “Everything is a gift from the universe.” Non-believers can grasp at straws when it comes to acknowledging higher powers, but as Christians, we know God through a relationship with Jesus
What God has for you requires YOU go with Him!
But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you.” Exodus 3:11-12 (NIV) The story in Exodus 3 and 4 is
Trust God for the right kind of help when you are tired of your circumstances!
No matter what you are going through in life, feeling like you have nowhere to turn can lead to an overwhelming sense of loneliness, worry, and even depression. When your life’s problems become too much for you, it can lead
Ever wonder why people suffer? An interesting perspective!
Dear Roger, Tonight our Bible study group began a study on the subject of suffering. The curriculum for our study is still on order. I would appreciate it if you would share some thoughts on the subject to help us
Your way? Or God’s way?
When YOU are ready to hear God’s Word, He will bring YOU to a place where He speaks to YOU. This happened to the Prophet Jeremiah when the Lord told him, “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and
Be bold! Be confident! Have faith in God!
Be Bold. The words looped in my brain throughout the early morning. Driving to work, I sang them over and over. Be Bold. In our world today, fear is rampant. And sometimes with good reason. Check out any number of
Even if what you going through is tough, don’t give up!
In the midst of the escalating threats and declining morals we see in the world today, it’s easy to get discouraged and become fearful. Yet God always provides a witness to His love and salvation! In the Old Testament, Isaiah
The Mail Carrier!
I thought it would be easy to navigate my way to the expressway from my new job, but I was not familiar with the neighborhood. To further my confusion, a few street signs were missing. The only sure landmark I
