Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” When life gets heavy—like, really heavy—what keeps us from crumbling is the undeniable evidence that God is still present. That’s … More God Is Holding It All Together
Isaiah 43:15-19 (NLT)“I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator and King. I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a dry path through the sea. I called forth the mighty army of Egypt with all its chariots and horses. I drew them beneath the waves, and they drowned, their … More God is Our Rock
Psalm 86:1, 3 (NLT) says, “Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly.” We’ve all had moments when life felt like more than we could handle. Decisions that seemed too heavy. Relationships that became strained. … More When Life Hurts, Call on God
1 Peter 5:8-9 (NLT)“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.” … More Find Shelter and Rest in God
Psalm 23:4-5(NLT)“4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows … More The Unpredictable Valley
Psalm 86:1-7 (NLT)“1 A prayer of David. Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 2 Protect me, for I am devoted to you. Save me, for I serve you and trust you. You are my God. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling … More Whenever I Call – God Answers
Matthew 17:20 (NLT)“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Driving past the local cable store the other day brought … More Tell Your Mountain to Move
Life has a way of testing us, and it is often when we least expect it. We might find ourselves thinking, “Lord, I just got over a bad situation, and now this pops up! When will I be able to just have peace for a little while?” We go through seasons when trials, difficulties, and obstacles … More I’m Stronger Than I Thought
When Sharon’s oldest daughter moved out, she had a pep in her step that lasted for several years. She’d finally paid off student loans and was only a few more years away from paying off her mortgage. Things seemed to be falling perfectly into place, and most of the plans she set for herself had … More Face to Face with Adversity
Ecclesiastes 7:9-10 (NIV)“9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.10 Do not say, ‘Why were the old days better than these?” When the world chews you up and spits you out, the emotional impact can be devastating—you feel it from all sides. At the start of … More Battling the War Within
Overcoming Domestic Violence 