God is Our Refuge

Psalm 18:30 (ESV) “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” We opted to sit side by side rather than facing each other in an upscale booth that looked like it belonged in a mansion rather than a restaurant. The … More God is Our Refuge

Help is Here

Some years ago, after I filed for divorce from a physically and mentally abusive husband, I felt very alone and isolated. I was facing life as a single parent, and I didn’t know which way to turn. I couldn’t believe that I was in that situation, and I became depressed. I never dreamed that the … More Help is Here

Get Up and Pray

Luke 22:44-44 (NLT)44He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. 45 At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief. 46“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up … More Get Up and Pray