In Job 1:18-19 (NLT), there’s this shocking moment where a messenger comes to Job with some heart-wrenching news: “Your sons and daughters were feasting in their oldest brother’s home. Suddenly, a powerful wind swept in from the wilderness and hit the house on all sides. The house collapsed, and all your children are dead. I … More A Collapsed House
In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT), our Heavenly Father gave the Apostle Paul a powerful truth: “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 … More Shift from Reaction to Response
Proverbs 20:22 (NLT) says, “Don’t say, ‘I will get even for this wrong.’ Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.” This verse offers profound guidance for us as believers, calling us to a higher standard of patience and trust. Sometimes, living out this principle can be incredibly challenging, especially when we are deeply hurt … More Let God Handle It
When things go wrong, our first instinct is often to fix them ourselves. But what happens when we can’t? Who do we turn to? As believers, we should always turn to God, yet sometimes we find ourselves questioning His plan or our own faith. Life can be tough; it can wear us down and cause … More Waiting for God’s Help
In 1 John 4:18 (NLT), our Heavenly Father teaches us that by embracing His love, believers are freed from fear. This verse states: “Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.” As … More Don’t Make Fear Comfortable
Discernment is a powerful tool for guiding our decisions and choices. In our world, there exists both good and bad. James 1:17(NLT) tells us: “Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” In contrast, … More Get Rid of the Bad Stuff
Christians are often known for their warmth and friendliness, traits that might lead others to assume they have no enemies. However, in the lives of many believers as well as those who don’t yet know Christ, adversaries can unexpectedly surface, even within the closest circles of relationships. It’s alarming to confront the shocking reality that … More God Never Forsakes His People
Psalm 145:18-19 (NLT) states: “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.” This incredibly wonderful scripture assures us that when we sincerely call upon the Lord, He draws … More He Hears Our Cries and Rescues Us
In James 1:2-4(NLT), the Apostle James encourages us to view our trials and tribulations not as mere burdens, but as opportunities for great joy. This passage states: “2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your … More You Needed a Hard Shake to Wake Up
Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)“Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Recently, I spoke with a woman who has been grappling with feelings of betrayal for nearly two years now. You’d think with time, healing would start to take hold, but it’s not always that simple – especially when … More Coping with Painful Circumstances
Overcoming Domestic Violence 