Psalm 18:27-29 (NLT) “27 You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. 28 You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness. 29 In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.” Psalm 18:27-29 answers any questions we might have about the incredible … More Vulnerability and the Willingness to Submit
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
Isaiah 40:30-31 (NLT)“Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” When Lavenia left her husband three years … More Nothing is Too Difficult with God
Our Heavenly Father is the true Source of love. 1 John 4:8 (NLT) tells us, “But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” This truth is not just a statement of what He does; it’s a declaration of His very nature. Every act of His is an expression of … More Our Victory Comes from God
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
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
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
Building a life with a loving husband and adoring children is a dream many women share. Given the divorce rate in our society, many couples feel blessed if they’ve managed to stay married without being torn apart by hurtful words, emotional pain, or physical abuse. Recently, I spoke with a woman in her late sixties … More Endure or Walk Away
Studies estimate that 70-80% of domestic violence cases go unreported. Many individuals are suffering in silence, never telling anyone about the horrors they’re facing at home. There are several contributing factors to remaining silent about abuse. One of them is the fear of provoking further violence or harm from the abuser. For many, the shame … More God Will Get You Out
Overcoming Domestic Violence 