How can we remain confident when we feel like giving up? By ignoring the little voice that feeds us doom and gloom. You know how it goes…. Worry whispers that inflation is going to make it impossible for us to pay the bills and we’ll soon end up a homeless statistic. Anxiety assures us that… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: Hebrews
You Have a Personal Cheering Squad
Spending time with my grandkids is always a treat. Last weekend we celebrated a birthday party at a bike park. The older kids pedaled up, down, and around dirt hills trying to “catch air.” The younger ones found entertainment doing other things, like going for walks through the forest with Grandma and Grandpa. … [ read more ]
The Tough Question of Suffering
So consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. ( NLT) Having struggled with chronic pain for three decades, my sister has an insider’s perspective on suffering. She recently told me that the most common question believers and non-believers ask… [ read more ]
A Hard Heart? Who—Me?
The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. During that time, they saw God perform numerous miracles on their behalf. Imagine witnessing manna fall from heaven every morning, water gush from rocks upon command, and the Red Sea part to reveal dry land. You’d think witnessing incredible acts of God would have… [ read more ]
Where Does Our Strength Lie?
Life is harsh sometimes. Within one week I’d received five emails that left my head spinning: A husband and father took his own life after a 20-year battle with depression—12 days before his sister’s wedding. A young man left his wife and two wee children. A woman struggling with chronic pain hit a life-or-death… [ read more ]
Praying in the Power of Jesus’ Name
“…the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names.” () How do you most often close your prayers? I usually say, “In Jesus name, amen.” Truth be told, I’m probably guilty of rattling off these words without much thought to their significance…. [ read more ]
Remembrance Day Reflection
Do we take our country’s freedom for granted? Do we take our spiritual freedom for granted, too?
The Art of Being a Good Friend
Good friends not only support and encourage one another. They also care enough to confront.
Hang in There, Baby!
Years ago, I saw a poster featuring a kitten suspended in air. Its paws clutched a knotted rope as the cat attempted to avoid falling. The words Hang in there, baby! were printed beneath the picture. Sometimes we resemble that cat. Difficult circumstances challenge us and leave us feeling frustrated, angry, disappointed, anxious, or weary…. [ read more ]
Jesus Prays for Me and You!
encourages me, especially on days when I’m frustrated, discouraged, or doubt-filled. It says, “Therefore he (Jesus) is able once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.” Why does this verse encourage me? Because it assures me that Jesus is praying for… [ read more ]
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