These days we are not given many opportunities to practice contentment, but if you look around you will see examples. One of my favorite examples is cows. Maybe that is the country girl in me coming out, but honestly, next time you take a ride in the country take notice of the cows. They neither stress nor strive; they are CONTENT to chew their cud in the pasture they are in. They know the farmer will take care of EVERY need they have.
Read MoreGod does not require long prayers to establish intimacy with His children. Instead, Scripture tells us that our hearts are to be in continuous prayer, whether that is with numerous small prayers throughout the day, or longer prayer sessions when we have time to bring it all to God all at once.
Read MoreThe Bible tells us that we can be set free of everything because of Jesus on the cross. When we feel anxious, we know we can go to him and tell him why we are anxious and ask for peace and whatever we need.
Read MoreGod is ultimately in charge of our futures, even when it doesn’t seem like it. He knows our thoughts and our desires. Instead of worrying, we should pray about our futures and ask God to guide us. We don’t need to figure things out on our own.
Read MoreNo matter what has happened in history, during some of our darkest hours, there is one truth that the bible shines a light on, God was aware and at work. Paul confirms this in Romans 8:28 when he states those beloved words “we know that all things work towards the good of those that love God and are called according to his purpose.”
Read MoreWe’re all feeling the stress of the current season. Whether it’s fear of the unknown, anxiety over things we can’t control, grieving the loss of plans and celebrations, or trying to navigate a new routine--many of us are wrestling with many different emotions.
Read MoreFog. God has been using this natural phenomenon to give me perspective for many years now. This past week has been different. With the many historical changes occurring in our nation in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, and working in healthcare myself, I could not help but feel overwhelmed.
Read MoreI was a young Christian and dutiful to follow the Christian checklist exactly. I glued my eyes to the page. I read this verse with all my might and slowly, so that I would not miss one single word of it. But however hard I tried to read and get it in my head, I could not seem to understand it with my heart.
Read MoreI was mid-way through a prayer – I’m not sure I could even call it a prayer – as I was processing my fears and overwhelmed thoughts out loud. As I sat in my car, I couldn’t get my head to feel any clear or relieved no matter how hard I concentrated on giving my burdens to God.
Read MoreSome days we feel like we have it all together, and other days we live life moment to moment. For a teacher, like myself, the end of the year is always an overwhelming time. The only thing I can really compare it to is the last week of college finals. Maybe you’re not a teacher or college student but you probably still have to work around deadlines, work obligations, home life, and maintaining your relationships. All of this can become extremely demanding and approaching these hectic periods is never easy.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about where your worry stems from? I think when we are made aware of the root of our worry, it can help us understand it. Most times, worry feels uncontrollable. Maybe that's why us worriers dislike it so much.
Read MoreMany of us have heard about the concept of Sabbath in the Christian faith. This article isn’t about telling you legalistic rules or condemning you for not Sabbathing. I am not here to argue about the validity of Sabbath after the New Testament and Jesus. I am here to encourage you about Sabbath and to point out some reasons why you may need one more than you think.
Read MoreEvery decision is an opportunity to draw nearer to God. I choose God every time, no matter what. Has it been hard? Absolutely. Will it continue to be challenging at times? Yes. God evens says so himself but the joy, strength, contentment and peace are so worth it. I can either break down walls with God’s grace and get closer to the Father or build walls up that draw me away from Him, His presence, voice and will. The choice is up to me.
Read MoreLast year, I slowly studied through the book of Matthew. It took me six months to get through the book, but I’m glad I stuck with it. As I was studying through Matthew, one of the things that struck me was how Jesus handled the disciples.
Read MoreI know what it’s like to be harried and hurried. I know what it’s like to be spread so thin you fear that, if you’re stretched another inch, you’ll suddenly snap. I know what it’s like to wake up in the morning exhausted before your feet even hit the floor.
Read MoreGratitude and rejoicing is easy when things are going well, but what about the seasons of trial, anxiety, struggle? What then?
Read MoreIt was panic that sent me to the walking trail near my home in Seattle. I had awoken to a chaotic mind. Thoughts were racing to and fro. The “what-ifs,” fears, insecurities and uncertainties of my future swirled around and made it impossible to sit still with the Lord.
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