The Gift of Adversity

The LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. – Job 42:12, NASB When reading the book of Job, there’s a tendency to focus on what Job lost and then regained in terms of family and wealth. However, there is one thing that Job never lost and held onto through his entire […]

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.

Conquering Your Fears

You have seen God do amazing things. Now he is calling you to do something where the odds seem stacked against you. You feel weak and powerless against what is in front of you. Yet you know God can help you overcome significant obstacles. He has faithfully been by your side. These are the fears […]

Burying Fear

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 is a familiar parable, but something new hit me this time that I never considered. In verse 24-25, when the master returns and asks for an accounting of the talents he gave to each servant, the man given one talent told him he buried it in the […]

A Race to the Finish

In the race of life, sometimes we encounter obstacles that seek to discourage and stop us. This post reminds us that there is a great cloud of witnesses to cheer us on.

Prayer Journey — Not a Spirit of Timidity

It’s there, towering over me. I am frightened, too scared to move or say anything. I recoil into my feelings of not measuring up; my feelings of being less; my feelings of lacking. I dig deep into myself, but I cannot find the strength. Nothing. Yet His words speak to me: “For God has not […]

Prayer Journey — Infinite Love

Thank you dear God that you did not just create me, but that you continue to shape me and mold me to your ways.

Prayer Journey — Fighting Fatigue

This morning dear God I echo Job’s words: “Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power (Job 21:7, NIV)?” At times I feel helpless to influence this world for you. At times it feels as if those who reject you are winning. My efforts seem futile. They refuse to hear about […]