Be encouraged by God’s promises through articles that offer hope, peace, comfort, and confidence during every season of life.
‘In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory.’ Ephesians 1:11-12 ESV We live in an age where…
Are you feeling hard-pressed, persecuted, defeated or in despair? If so, know that you are not alone. Many around the world are facing the same challenges you and I are facing. If your heart is weary and your strength is failing today, God’s Word holds the hope you need when life hurts. God breathed these…
Have you ever felt stuck in life? A dream job on hold. A relationship strained. A plateau in your goals. Or it might be financial burdens, chronic illness, or watching a loved one make poor choices. In Acts 27, the apostle Paul is taken prisoner for sharing the gospel and placed on a boat bound…
Statistics on gratitude say those who are grateful live longer, healthier lives. Studies say people who live with a thankful mindset are also more compassionate, forgiving, and feel less lonely. But living a life of gratitude is easier said than done when life isn’t going our way. How can we be grateful when our spirit…
It’s okay if your story isn’t the kind of stuff you want to send all over social media. In the painful places, God is strengthening your patience. The trenches are rarely pretty, but this is where our resolve and perseverance are formed. They will gird us for the good times and the ugly moments ahead….
Fresh into our first year of marriage, my husband and I were arguing over laundry, dishes, the dog, and everything under the sun. Fight after fight, fear had me questioning God and His promise for my future. I couldn’t help but feel disappointed that God wasn’t doing what I assumed a good God would do….
Have you ever felt like you had the “right” to revenge? To get even? To have your say? To confront someone? Maybe it’s with your kids, your spouse, a friend, or someone at work who frustrates you. Emotions can make it difficult to make wise decisions. When we’re consumed with what we “deserve” to do,…
Saturdays are short; life is short. And though we make our own plans, many details are uncertain. We like to mark the years with our birthday, but we would probably be wiser to number our days. One day a year isn’t enough when we have 364 more chances to make the most of every opportunity…
It’s pretty simple – The God of heaven, who made the sea and dry land. The God of the storm and our oasis. The God of our strength and every weakness. The God of our only saving grace, His Son, Jesus Christ.
We are Prisoners of Hope! We look at our circumstances and expect Jesus to enter in. We don’t panic in the storm because He gave us a promise. He is our Strong Tower, our stronghold in the storm. The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice…