Knowing the different biblical names of God provides confidence when we face various challenges. Knowing Jesus called Himself “the Resurrection and the Life” reassured me when I faced a scary…
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What makes it hard to yield to others? I’d been sick the week before. By evening I felt like a vampire had sucked the life out of me. Yet, I…
I hate waiting. I’ve observed others hate it too. I recently encountered people waiting for: An injury to heal A traffic light to change An appliance to be fixed The…
If God is for us, who can be against us? ~ Romans 8:31-32 (NIV) Sometimes I allow circumstances to overwhelm me. Do you feel defeated or alone in facing some…
What if I told you unanswered prayer can be a sign of God’s favor? You might argue that since biblical days many have taught the opposite: if you’re still sick…
The holiday season can be a hectic time if we aren’t careful. How do we prevent post-holiday blues? How do we keep first things first? Greg McKeown, the author of…
Jesus warned that wolves, robbers, and thieves lurk in the sheepfold. But, because these people are often charismatic and engaging or hold esteemed positions, we disregard this warning, especially when…
Years ago, the staggering impact a father plays in a child’s concept of God struck me when an instructor in a counseling class had each of us take an inventory…
I quit working for God. Here’s why. When we work for God we make mistakes. Resentment, pride, and fatigue grow. We bruise people in “His name.” We may even hurt…
My female standard poodle asked for a rawhide chew. Actually, she demanded one. Cosette is quite persistent when she wants a chew. I told her to wait. She waited for…
Many women struggle with finding their purpose in life. A friend in Bible study recently demonstrated this when she said she desperately wanted to know her calling. She looked around…
A counseling professor said you can’t take someone further than you’ve gone. Words backed by experience resonate. In other words, are we practicing what we preach? God mentored the first…
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