Stress experts tell us that the little stresses, which are short term and temporary, need to be managed and put behind us. If we let them become front and center in our minds they will accumulate and leave us unable to handle the larger stresses of life that come to us all from time to time.
Read more..Who’s in control of your life? Who’s pulling your strings? For the majority of us, it’s other people – society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community.
Read more..No fear is too small for Christ to handle, and certainly none is too large.
Read more.."How can I really love that person?" I encourage you to make a list of those whom you don't like and begin to love them by faith. "By this all men will know you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35
Read more..Have you ever walked into a dark house? As you open the door, you feel fear. Who is there? What is happening in this lifeless space? You want the darkness to disappear. So, the best thing to do is to press the button to light up the room, right?
Read more..“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through
Read more..Prayer: Father God, You alone know how shaky I feel on the inside. I ask You today to strengthen my faith. Help me to focus on You, my God who is able.
Read more..Has the recent health crisis changed your perception of what is important on this side of eternity? We now live in a world where social distancing and potential self-isolation define our new normal.
Read more..Thunderbolts of regret can ignite and consume you. What makes the difference? Counteract them with downpours of God’s grace, daily washings of forgiveness.
Read more..In a world that has many uncertainties the words from Psalm 147 can bring comfort. God is big enough to comfort His child in the midst of all possible fears!
Read more..Certain races are optional. Other races are essential—like the race of faith.
Read more..One of my close friends suffers from chronic headaches. She lives with pain. It is something I am, thankfully, rather unfamiliar with. Her suffering, however, has introduced me to the huge realm of those who suffer from severe pain.
Read more..The Bible says in Romans 8:28 that “in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.” Do this simple exercise. Remove the word 'everything' and replace it with the symbol of your tragedy.
Read more..The great privilege that separated Israel from other nations was this: They had God dwelling in their midst
Read more..In hardships, stay focused, pursue peace and never lose sight of the guaranteed of victory.
Read more..On my good days I begin my morning with a cup of coffee and a conversation with God. I look ahead into the day and make my requests. I am meeting with so-and-so at 10:00AM. Would you give me wisdom? This afternoon I need to finish my sermon. Would you please go ahead of me?
Read more..A few years ago in my journey toward healthy living, I came to a game-changing realization. Despite my efforts to the contrary, I was a very unstable person.
Read more..Today, when you recognize you are simply feeling flat, and the giants loom large, take a break and go to God’s presence. How? One of my favorite ways is to put some praise music on and let the words wash the dust of discouragement off my soul.
Read more..Don't waste another minute thinking you somehow don't qualify for God's help because of the messes in your life.
Read more..Question: How does God’s unchanging nature give you comfort in difficult times of instability?
Read more..Be careful. Hard hearts never heal. Spongy ones do! Open every pore of your soul to God’s presence. Here’s how. Lay claim to the nearness of God.
Read more..“The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers” 1 Peter 3:12
Read more..Question: Have you prayed yet today? If not, could you spend some time with God now?
Read more..What kind of person does unresolved guilt create?
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