God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.
Read MoreThe storms in our lives may surprise us at times, but they do not surprise God. We may feel betrayed thinking that God would allow such a storm. But, if we learn to embrace the storm, knowing that God is in it with us, we can begin to ride it out.
Read MoreHave you ever had to carry a heavy backpack? You know that eventually your back will begin to ache. You will learn to take out what you don’t immediately need to lighten your load.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a Zoom call you know that anything can happen. You can lose sound, your connection drops or your screen will freeze. This usually means that somewhere the connection has been broken.
Read MoreWe were all born into sin. Some acknowledge this sin and turn their life over to God.
The world wants us to believe in the decency and goodness of every person, so it can be hard to accept that our hearts are wicked.
Read MoreI once read that the death of a child is like a period in the middle of a sentence. We question God and often blame Him for it. But, death is a natural part of life. None of us will ever avoid it.
Read MoreIn the Bible, all violence is considered an offence against God and against humanity. Wickedness is running rampant in this world and there seems to be no end in sight. Being violated in any form is such a painful unnecessary event that it leaves us in a state of shock.
Read MoreThere have been times in my life when I’ve wondered where God is. I question if He’s hearing my prayers at night. The delays seem too long and hope seems to be fading. But I am reminded that my God is faithful.
Read MoreThe cemetery is literally the last place any of us want to be. It’s considered to be the last departing location of where we say our goodbyes to our loved ones.
But does it have to be?
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been the owner of a dog, you know that daily walks are a must.
When I was growing up, dogs just roamed around the neighborhood and they were not leashed. This is not the case now, at least not in the U.S.
Read MoreIt’s hard to be thankful when your world is falling apart. But it is a necessary part of being a Christian.
People are always watching us, seeing what it will take to break us. Wondering if the tragedy that strikes our family will turn us away from God.
Read MoreJust when you think you have life figured out, it can throw you a curve ball.
It’s human nature to want quick relief to physical or emotional pain in ourselves and our loved ones.
Read MoreHave you ever thought of the very first roundtrip ever recorded? Jesus left Heaven to come to earth to save each and every one of us. After His crucifixion, He’s now in Heaven, awaiting his trip back to earth to bring His fellow believers home.
Read MoreYou may or may not have relied on a GPS before, but it can be quite challenging. Although the GPS is usually reliable, there are times where it can take you on a route you didn’t plan on taking, or worse, taken you to a dead end road.
Read MoreYou can have all the knowledge in the world, but not be wise.
Have you ever met someone who refuses to take advice from another?
God’s desire for us is to have an abundant life; to seek wisdom.
Read MoreWe all like the sound of that, right? An all expenses paid trip, wow!
But do you ever think about the trip to your final destination? This life will end someday for all of us.
Read MoreHave you ever dumped a box of puzzle pieces on the table and wonder how you will ever put it all together? I have, and it’s sometimes a daunting task.
Read MoreNo one likes it when things don’t go as planned. Disruptions are a part of life. The interruption of a normal day can be trying, but have you ever thought of it as an opportunity for God to step in?
Read MoreOne of the requirements of owning a car is maintaining a routine checkup for the engine and tires. If you neglect these things, the car will only last so long before it starts breaking down.
How about our spiritual health?
Read MoreMost all of us today are enjoying the modern invention of electricity, at least in the United States. We take for granted walking into our homes and turning on the light switch, feeling the cool air from the air conditioner or turning on our stove to cook dinner.
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