Author: Chris G Thelen

I’ve been a writer all my life. Growing up on a farm, I dreamed up all kinds of stories as I spent hours in the fields and the barn. When I graduated from high school, I studied journalism in college and began my career as a writer in advertising. Eventually I made my way into corporate communications before retiring a few years ago. Now I am writing for myself—dabbling in blogging and working on self-publishing that novel that’s been in my head for quite a few years. Through it all, I have thoroughly enjoyed the creative process and using words to create stories.

Crushed in Spirit

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18, NASB Have you ever felt crushed in Spirit, beaten down so much by life that you can barely find the energy to climb out of bed? While the people in your life may seem far away, God […]

Overcoming Darkness

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5, NIV Has there been a moment in your life where you’ve felt outnumbered or overwhelmed? It may have seemed to you that the darkness won. Yet John reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of Jesus Christ. He […]

Prayer Journey—No Fear

What do I have to fear dear Lord? You are in all things. You created all things. You created me. Everyone is your workmanship.

Sunday Praise

And in that day you will say,“Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name.Make known His deeds among the peoples;Make them remember that His name is exalted.”Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things;Let this be known throughout the earth. – Isaiah 12:4-5, NASB

Embrace New Things

Take a moment to ponder the new things that God is doing in your life and seek to embrace them this year.

Publishing Schedule Update

The new year brings an expanded publication schedule. “Prayer Journey” posts return after a long hiatus.

The Eve of New Life

As we look to a new year, embrace the new thing God is doing in your life. Abide in Him and seek His wisdom to guide you.

Sunday Praise

Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah, said, “Arise, bless the LORD your God forever and ever!O may Your glorious name be blessedAnd exalted above all blessing and praise!“You alone are the LORD.You have made the heavens,The heaven of heavens with all their host,The earth and all that is on […]

With Christmas Wishes Come Truth

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;And the government will rest on His shoulders;And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6, NASB May you experience the Prince of Peace today. May the light of Jesus shine brightly into […]

Unwrapping Disappointment

I’ve seen a lot of Christmas days in my lifetime, but there is one in particular that I recall when I was ten years old. That year I couldn’t wait to open presents, hoping I would receive an Apollo space craft watch. It was the early 1970s and moon landings had captured our imaginations. I […]