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

Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NLT)“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my … More When You Don’t Know What to Do

Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT)“Lord, don’t terrorize me! You alone are my hope in the day of disaster. Bring shame and dismay on all who persecute me, but don’t let me experience shame and dismay.” Have you ever felt like the world is spinning out of control, or like you’re walking on a tightrope and the ground … More Remain in God’s Shelter

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)“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.” In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the Apostle Paul shared a personal experience about struggling with a “thorn … More The Strategy of God’s Grace

When family, friends, and those you once trusted turn on you, it’s easy to feel utterly abandoned. Lately, a friend of mine has been facing this harsh reality, feeling as if the world is caving in around her. “I can’t trust anyone anymore!” she says. Sadly, this sense of uncertainty is not unique to her. … More Jesus Christ is the Door

When Aliza took her first cooking class, she could hardly contain her excitement. Becoming a chef was a life-long dream, and she had almost started to believe she’d never achieve it. As a teenage mother at 17, with only her mother to depend on for support, Aliza had barely finished high school. She went to … More God’s Love is the Anchor that Holds Us Steady