Tuesday, April 7, 2020
| 1:11 READ TIME | One of the realities of living in a stressed out world is experiencing restlessness. While we all experience restlessness from time to time, God wants to empower us to overcome it and experience real rest. We often think experiencing rest is about getting enough sleep or doing things we enjoy. […]
Monday, April 6, 2020
| 0:50 READ TIME | There is no doubt we are living in a stressed out world. The inevitability of stress does not mean we are powerless in the face of it. A key to having a handle on stress is learning how to rest. God created us in such a way that we function […]
Friday, April 3, 2020
| 1:12 MIN READ | Many times in the trials of life, we want to control things. The way the current pandemic is impacting the world right now is revealing what we can and cannot control. Of course, control is not a bad thing. God has given us the ability to make our own choices, […]
Thursday, April 2, 2020
| 1:19 MIN READ | Have you seen little children being reluctant to jump into the swimming pool, even when in the water their father is stretching his arms to catch them? We often behave the same way with our Heavenly Father! When we face the unknown and we’re filled with anxiety, we too can […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
| 1:06 MIN READ | In the midst of distress, anxiety, and worry, going to God is not always our first response. King David, in the Old Testament, gives us an example of how to respond the right way in adversity. When David faced a time of crisis, he did what he had learned to […]
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
| 1:16 MIN READ | In the midst of everything happening in the world around us, we are all experiencing stress. King David, in the Old Testament, understood what it meant to experience stress. In 2 Samuel 15:13-14, a messenger tells David that his son Absalom is leading a conspiracy with the people of Israel […]
Monday, March 30, 2020
| 1:31 MIN READ | The last few weeks have been full of unprecedented moments. Fear about COVID-19 is everywhere. There’s a lot of turmoil around us. One of the things we are all experiencing right now is stress. Stress can work for you, or it can work against you. When stress overwhelms and weighs […]
Friday, March 27, 2020
| 1:03 MIN READ | What are some of the benefits of stress? Yes, it’s true, not all stress is bad. Some stress in life is good for us. It makes us sharper, more focused and energized. It helps us learn, grow and change. It develops strength of character and stronger spiritual, mental and emotional […]
Thursday, March 26, 2020
| 1:03 MIN READ | This week we’re talking about a very important topic—our relationships. There is nothing that can cause more joy or pain in your life than your relationships. God cares about the quality of your relationships. The Bible is a relationship book. It not only teaches us about how to have a […]
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
| 0:53 MIN READ | This week we’re talking about a very important topic — our relationships. There is nothing that can cause more joy or pain in your life than your relationships. God cares about the quality of your relationships. The Bible is a relationship book. It not only teaches us about how to […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
| 1:01 MIN READ | This week we’re talking about a very important topic — our relationships. There is nothing that can cause more joy or pain in your life than your relationships. God cares about the quality of your relationships. The Bible is a relationship book. It not only teaches us about how to […]
Monday, March 23, 2020
| 1:07 MIN READ | This week we’re talking about a very important topic — our relationships. There is nothing that can cause more joy or pain in your life than your relationships. God cares about the quality of your relationships. The Bible is a relationship book. It not only teaches us about how to […]
Friday, March 20, 2020
| 1:33 MIN READ | Most of us have experienced some of the wounds of darkness. You’ve likely gotten up from sleep in the middle of the night and had a few of the “toe against the bedpost” accidents. Maybe, like me, you’ve walked into several walls or stepped on a few legos left on […]
Thursday, March 19, 2020
| 1:17 MIN READ | Impact is real. You know it when it happens. Impact refers to a force that is not only noticeable, but transformational, either positively or negatively. It changes things. One of the important truths Jesus taught His disciples is the truth of impact. Every follower of Jesus is called to make […]
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
| 1:17 MIN READ | What’s your address? Your address is the city and street location where you live. It’s unique to you, and those living in your household. It pin-points you. In life, we have a spiritual address. Whether you realize it or not, you’re located on a spiritual street. The Bible describes only […]
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
| 1:17 MIN READ | Voices are all around us! It’s hard to go anywhere nowadays without the noise and voices. Even our gasoline pumps have screens! Voices have power. Words impact us. What or who we listen to forms our thinking and determines our actions. With all the different voices, we must become better […]