Life’s Challenges
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We have a Savior who knows our struggles and knows our pain, and he will give us the strength to persevere and trust his will for us.
Remember who the real enemy is
One of the ways the Old Testament King David worshiped God was by writing songs or poems. We can still read them today in…
Remember and fight
When you’re under spiritual attack and can’t get out from under the weight of discouragement, read Nehemiah 4-6. It’s a slow burn of good…
The good, the bad, the ugly, and God
I’ve been thinking about Abraham from the Bible a lot lately. At the beginning of his biblical account when he was still called Abram,…
Without excuse
Have you ever had a “burning bush” moment? Maybe you’re familiar with the Bible’s story of Moses and the burning bush, but if you’re…
Miserable wrestling match
I was on the wrestling team in high school. I had great coaches who cared for me and amazing teammates who felt like family….
Where are you?
What is one of the most common questions we throw at God when things aren’t going according to plan? When we’re having a bad…
I can do it by myself!
When I was six years old, I was cast as the star of my kindergarten class play, The Little Red Hen. I wore a…
Burning comes before light
Before there’s light, something has to burn. Have you noticed that? For a candle to give light, the wick has to burn and wax…
Our obstacle race is won!
Do you remember Jack Paar? He was an American talk show host, author, comedian, and film actor. He was also the second host of…
Letting go
I’m never sure if it’s easier to “let go” quickly or over a long time. I’ve lost loved ones very unexpectedly. Other times the…
Disciplined
Sometimes I wish I were more disciplined. I wish it were easier to automate good habits. I wish temptations weren’t so tempting. I wish…
You might be plagued
I’ve been hearing the story of the ten plagues in Egypt since I was little. Maybe you’ve seen it portrayed in the classic (but…