When anxious to try something new, know that we are never alone. We are encouraged by His presence as we step out to others.
Category: Christian Life
Connecting Conversation: Prayer
I discovered when God felt distant, it wasn’t that He left me, it was I who didn’t prioritize Him. How I found a connection with Him again.
“Normalizing” Faithfulness
When life returns to ‘normal’, what happens to faith?
Loved, Just As I Am
When we are exhausted in all ways, Jesus calls softly, “Come, to all who are weary and heavy- burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s time to release that backpack of burdens to the One who truly wants each of us to live that abundant life.
Parking on His Promises
When fears from viewing the news close in, there is somewhere else to fix our focus!
Taming Temptation with Truth
When was the last time you were tempted? How did you handle it? If you’re like me, well, it could have gone better. In Genesis 3 Eve was tempted. She handled it with her own reasoning, her own logic. She just didn’t know what she didn’t know! That snake (both literally and figuratively!) engaged her…
Shiny Souvenirs or Distractions?
Jauntily, Minna swayed from side to side, carefully balancing the six- foot branch in her mouth. She quickened her pace, holding her head high as if she wanted the entire neighborhood to admire her large limb that only a big, strong Rottie could carry. Pride just oozed with each step closer to home, where we’d…
Joy and Delight Will Come
Life stuck in a holding pattern you would never choose? John and Elizabeth knew the feeling. They lived it for years. Yet, just as they experienced, we can recall the promise that joy and delight will come! Cling to these three promises to thrive during this time of waiting.
Awaiting a Savior
Over 2000 years ago people looked around them in dismay: fighting, fear, and frailty of body, mind and soul surrounded them. Hearts longed for someone, the promised Messiah, to save them. They knew what He would look like. They knew what to expect, and when. Yet, not one was prepared for what God would author:…
Treasure of Confirmation
One year of my life was particularly rough. And one of the toughest things about that season was my inability to discern what was happening. I could not see, I did not know, and I needed to trust God to guide me. My heart cried to God, “Help me! I feel so alone. Please confirm…