Hope

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again–my Savior and my God!   ( Psalm 42:5 )  Do we feel discouraged when we see our love one in pain but find it difficult to save them? Their pain can be an […]

There are two large pots, both hung on the ends of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house,

Life is filled with challenges that test our determination and our faith in God. Whether we’re faced with the impending threat of evil or with everyday hassles, or with health problems, the quality of our character is sure to be tested on a regular basis.  It would be a great mistake to overlook the fact

One of my most frequent prayers is ‘Help!’ It is also one of the most common prayers in the Bible. It is a prayer you can pray every day, in any and every situation. You can cry out to the Lord for help. God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with him that

On the days when my body is rebelling because the chronic pain has returned, I literally groan.  I cry out through words, or I cry out through tears, as I lose heart over my weakness. Usually, this groaning issues from disappointment, fear, grumbling, and sadness over being laid up on the couch—again. Over canceled plans—again.

What is the driving force in your life? Everyone’s life is driven by something. Most dictionaries define the verb drive as “to guide, to control, or to direct.” Whether you are driving a car, a nail, or a golf ball, you are guiding, controlling, and directing it at that moment.  Right now you may be

Change requires new thinking. In order to change, we must learn the truth and start making good choices, but we also must change the way we think. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act. If you want to change the way you act,

Often we’re afraid of making the wrong decision, and that creates stress. Maybe you’re facing a decision about a major issue: “Should I hold on, or should I let go?” “Should I get in, or should I get out?” “Should I get married?” “Should I find a new job?” “Should I move?” When you can’t

God is far more interested in changing my mind than changing my circumstances. We want God to take away all of the problems, pain, sorrow, suffering, sickness, and sadness. But God wants to work on me first, because transformation won’t happen in my life until I renew my mind, until my thoughts begin to change.

I was reminded of times when I had remained unmoved in my thinking. When I had approached a crossroad in my life, refusing to take another path; preferring to stay where I was. God attempts to shake me up. He wants me to move from my comfort zones and reach out and trust His promise.