Many of us pray about our worries, but still feel burdened when we say, "Amen." We MUST train ourselves to stand in faith and keep doubt out! Jesus said in Matthew 21:22 that whatever we ask in prayer, we will receive if we have faith. In Mark 4:40, He scolded His disciples when they feared … Continue reading Don’t Take it Back!
Psalm 46:10
Turn Worry into Trust!
Waiting can be stressful. Students wait anxiously for project scores, patients wait sheepishly for test results, and many more wait hopefully for answers to daily problems. Waiting can be stressful because the enemy uses the time to torment our minds with doubt and fear, discouraging us from trusting the Lord. We must focus on God … Continue reading Turn Worry into Trust!
Take a Deep Breath!
Many of us pray about our problems, but never really give them to God. We tell Him about them, then hold onto them and worry as we anticipate the worst. We must learn to give Him our problems and then WAIT on Him for the answer. Jesus told us that whatever we ask in prayer … Continue reading Take a Deep Breath!
Voices!
It's easier to hear many loud voices shouting at us to do something than one still, quiet voice telling us not to. As Christians, we must learn to hear and follow God's voice, not the world's. So, we study the Bible to know Him and get His Word planted in our hearts because it gives … Continue reading Voices!
Soon, Everyone Will Know!
There's never been as much global chaos, rebellion, or uprising as today, and many fear what's next. But as Christians, we're not afraid! We know Jesus as our Savior and Lord and rest in His promises to care for us through it all. God warned us by the prophets of these evil times and His … Continue reading Soon, Everyone Will Know!
What to do When Lost!
Chaos and confusion are the themes of today's world. As traditions and customs are being replaced by politics and technology, many are getting lost in its cold system. But as Christians, we don't need to feel lost or confused because we belong to God, and He is ALWAYS here for us! He told us to … Continue reading What to do When Lost!
Stop and Let Me Off!
Have you ever wished you could stop the merry-go-round of turmoil, hurt, and chaos around you and let you off? We all feel like that sometimes, BUT when we know Jesus, we CAN get off! We give Him our problems and then withdraw from the world to block out the doubt and fear, and He … Continue reading Stop and Let Me Off!
Life in the Fast Lane!
Life today is fast-paced! Technology has replaced personal contact, and we're losing patience and kindness with each other—even with God because He doesn't answer us fast enough. As Christians, we MUST get off the fast lane and back to God. He sees the big picture, knows everything, and is everywhere! We are God's children; He … Continue reading Life in the Fast Lane!
When Storms Come!
Bad news often brings fear, hopelessness, and even depression. But we can get through when we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior and put our faith in HIM and not the world. The world is no longer lord over us—Jesus is! Nothing is impossible to Him because God is greater than our problems. Jesus … Continue reading When Storms Come!
Be Disciplined!
It's not easy staying calm amid unexpected and emotional trials. We know the Scripture that says to be still, but we must discipline ourselves and do it! We must step outside of the problem and remember that He is our Lord, Healer, Counselor, Provider, and Friend, who's promised to never leave us. He told us … Continue reading Be Disciplined!
Peace or Stress
Stress medication has become a lucrative business in today's world. We're all affected by personal, global, or local situations, and many are bound by anxiety and turning to the world for help. But asking the world for help with problems it gives us is not the answer. God is the answer! He is greater than … Continue reading Peace or Stress
The Virtue of Patience
Impatience can turn us into our own worst enemies. Traffic rush hour is a good example. Some people can't sit and wait patiently for things to get moving; they have to push forward and create a bigger disaster. We can be like this with our prayers, too. We expect God to answer immediately; when He … Continue reading The Virtue of Patience
Be Still!
Most people don't know God because sin separates them from Him, yet, He still loves them. He gave His own Son to die on the cross for their sins so they could be free, but most won't accept it. But they can get a glimpse of God's love through the glory He gets when helping … Continue reading Be Still!
Be Still
We learn so much about God when raising our children. When we take them to busy places, we tell them that if they get lost, they're to stop, not panic, not go with anyone, but find the nearest outstanding landmark and wait for us there. As God's children, when we encounter situations or people that … Continue reading Be Still
The Worst Four-Letter Word
The worst four-letter word for Christians is "can't." As we study the Bible to know God and who we are in Him, we realize that we CAN do anything according to His will. When we face adverse situations, we need to stop and remember that He IS God and praise Him for His love and … Continue reading The Worst Four-Letter Word
Time to Rest
Although the world around us is frothing in chaos and confusion, Christians should not be afraid because we belong to God, and He is still in control! We have to keep our minds and hearts filled with Scripture, meditate daily on the truth, and spend time in prayer and worship so we can draw close … Continue reading Time to Rest
The Blessing of Challenges
Sometimes God allows challenges in our lives so that He can deliver us from them and show His power and authority to those around us who don't believe in Him. God is loving and merciful and wants the ones we love and pray for every day to receive His salvation. We may suffer a little … Continue reading The Blessing of Challenges
It Begins with us!
In challenging situations, we can get angry, frustrated, and often overwhelmed with fear, and we are not a good testimony of God's love and power to those who don't know Him. But, when we are still and trust God and don't let the world control our emotions, God is glorified through our actions. It begins … Continue reading It Begins with us!
Sometimes we Need to be Still
There are times when we pray about certain situations and put our faith and hope in God, but things don't improve; in fact, they appear worse. This is when we need to stop looking at the situation and focus on God. He is our Creator, our Lord, our soon coming King. He is the One … Continue reading Sometimes we Need to be Still
Rest in His Peace
When the circumstances around us are overwhelming, and the confusion and chaos send waves of chills in our direction, the best thing we can do is withdraw from it all and praise God because no matter how it appears, He is still in control. The negative feelings and fear will disappear because our hearts will … Continue reading Rest in His Peace
Smile, God Loves You! 