Have you ever noticed that anxiety is like rust? It starts by destroying its brightness and weakening its power. It is the rare person who has not felt anxiety at one time or another.
Anxiety can be debilitating, especially when it triggers panic attacks. Individuals dealing with anxiety may live in fear of daily activities and feel as if their anxiety dominates their lives.
Read MoreFew things in life come with a guarantee. Some products will claim that as long as you own the item, the warranty is valid, but once ownership is transferred, it becomes void.
Read MoreDo you sometimes wonder why you were put in the family you have?
The family was God's idea – an integral part of being human. God affirms families. He intended them to be something powerful for good, places of belonging and trust, of learning and loving.
Read MoreGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.
Read MoreThe storms in our lives may surprise us at times, but they do not surprise God. We may feel betrayed thinking that God would allow such a storm. But, if we learn to embrace the storm, knowing that God is in it with us, we can begin to ride it out.
Read MoreHave you ever had to carry a heavy backpack? You know that eventually your back will begin to ache. You will learn to take out what you don’t immediately need to lighten your load.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a Zoom call you know that anything can happen. You can lose sound, your connection drops or your screen will freeze. This usually means that somewhere the connection has been broken.
Read MoreWe were all born into sin. Some acknowledge this sin and turn their life over to God.
The world wants us to believe in the decency and goodness of every person, so it can be hard to accept that our hearts are wicked.
Read MoreI once read that the death of a child is like a period in the middle of a sentence. We question God and often blame Him for it. But, death is a natural part of life. None of us will ever avoid it.
Read MoreIn the Bible, all violence is considered an offence against God and against humanity. Wickedness is running rampant in this world and there seems to be no end in sight. Being violated in any form is such a painful unnecessary event that it leaves us in a state of shock.
Read MoreThere have been times in my life when I’ve wondered where God is. I question if He’s hearing my prayers at night. The delays seem too long and hope seems to be fading. But I am reminded that my God is faithful.
Read MoreThe cemetery is literally the last place any of us want to be. It’s considered to be the last departing location of where we say our goodbyes to our loved ones.
But does it have to be?
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been the owner of a dog, you know that daily walks are a must.
When I was growing up, dogs just roamed around the neighborhood and they were not leashed. This is not the case now, at least not in the U.S.
Read MoreIt’s hard to be thankful when your world is falling apart. But it is a necessary part of being a Christian.
People are always watching us, seeing what it will take to break us. Wondering if the tragedy that strikes our family will turn us away from God.
Read MoreJust when you think you have life figured out, it can throw you a curve ball.
It’s human nature to want quick relief to physical or emotional pain in ourselves and our loved ones.
Read MoreHave you ever thought of the very first roundtrip ever recorded? Jesus left Heaven to come to earth to save each and every one of us. After His crucifixion, He’s now in Heaven, awaiting his trip back to earth to bring His fellow believers home.
Read MoreYou may or may not have relied on a GPS before, but it can be quite challenging. Although the GPS is usually reliable, there are times where it can take you on a route you didn’t plan on taking, or worse, taken you to a dead end road.
Read MoreYou can have all the knowledge in the world, but not be wise.
Have you ever met someone who refuses to take advice from another?
God’s desire for us is to have an abundant life; to seek wisdom.
Read MoreWe all like the sound of that, right? An all expenses paid trip, wow!
But do you ever think about the trip to your final destination? This life will end someday for all of us.
Read MoreHave you ever dumped a box of puzzle pieces on the table and wonder how you will ever put it all together? I have, and it’s sometimes a daunting task.
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