Lamentations 3:55–57 (NLT)“But I called on your name, Lord, from deep within the pit. You heard me when I cried, ‘Listen to my pleading! Hear my cry for help!’ Yes, you came when I called; you told me, ‘Do not fear.’” “Get me out of this!”That was the only prayer I could manage in one … More Keep a Grip on Hope
Psalm 137:1-4 paints a vivid picture of sorrow: “Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. For our captors demanded a song from us. Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn: ‘Sing us one of those … More When Regret and Pain Feel Overwhelming
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT)“9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10 That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, … More Trust God in All Your Storms
1 Peter 5:9 (NLT)“Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.” Divorce can be one of the most painful ordeals that any of us can experience. When children are involved, it’s even … More Be Strong in Your Faith
Romans 8:37(NLT) tells us that despite our troubles and obstacles in life, “overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Some of us are wondering how that can be, especially when our circumstances and situations don’t look like victory but look more like setbacks, confusion, and disappointments. Well, if we don’t believe God’s Word, … More Our Faith in God Will Never Fail Us
1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)“In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.” Looking for a way out of your troubling circumstances? Fear, loneliness, … More Your Way Out
Psalm 27:14 (NLT) “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Waiting has never been one of my strengths. One time my sister scheduled a hair appointment for my birthday and when she told me that I would be in the salon for a few hours, I told her to … More Waiting is Not Weakness
2Corinthians 12:7-9(NLT)“ 7 even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. 8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each … More Begging Is Not the Answer
Overcoming Domestic Violence 