| 1:23 MIN READ | One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is discouragement. Discouraged people are steps away from despair. Without intervention, a discouraged person is likely to give up and give in to their problems. God wants to encourage you. He encourages you through the promises and examples of […]

| 1:29 MIN READ | Most of us love a great rescue story. The old proverbial imagery of a damsel in distress being rescued by a “superman” type character still plays well today. Part of the reason this storyline is so attractive to us is because we can all identify with it. We’ve all found […]

| 1:28 MIN READ | When it comes to certain physical diseases one of the best practices is self-exams. Paying attention to your body, and any significant changes in it can help you identify a potential problem earlier rather than later. It can save your life. The same is true in the spiritual realm of […]

| 1:55 MIN READ | Who are your friends? The impact of a person’s companions can’t be overstated. So much of our lives is determined by the kind of people we surround ourselves with. Choosing friends wisely is perhaps one of the most important things you’ll ever do in life. When you hang around with […]

| 1:45 MIN READ | It’s a great relief any time a knotty problem or a relationship tension is resolved. It’s a weight lifted from our souls. It frees up energy we were expending, consciously or unconsciously, on the situation. Far too often we live with internal closets filled with unresolved issues. We have lingering […]

| 1:55 MIN READ | Have you heard the term before — worrywart? It’s an interesting word that goes back to a 1930’s comic strip. The cartoon contained a character that went by this name. According to one source, the name was originally used to describe a child who constantly pestered and frustrated other people. […]