Faith in the Face of Fear

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteousness right hand." (Isaiah 41:10) Fear is a universal experience. All people face fear of some kind. Fear can show up as worry or anxiety, but it … Continue reading Faith in the Face of Fear

Pain and Purpose in the Valley

"And we know that for those loving God all things work together for good, to those called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) Romans 8:28 may be the most known and best-loved promise in the Bible. Many believers throughout the history of the church have found comfort in this great promise. We all face hard and … Continue reading Pain and Purpose in the Valley

Strength for the Journey

People struggle with contentment. People jump from one job to another trying to find the perfect work, or they jump from one relationship to another, or even from one fad diet to another. People struggle with contentment. God commands us to be content (Hebrews 13:5). Contentment is the best thing for us, but it's hard … Continue reading Strength for the Journey

Precious and Very Great Promises

Promises are wonderful things! They hold out the potential for something great. When someone makes a promise, the anticipation is set in place until that promise is fulfilled. Think of a child who is promised a trip to the beach or his/her favorite food as a treat. The anticipation is great and the enjoyment of … Continue reading Precious and Very Great Promises