Hope In God

How often does peace escape you? How often do you feel anything but peace? Why do you think that is? Is it due to a trial or struggle? Is it due to being frustrated or feeling angry? How quickly does peace return to you? Are you leaning on God? Our peace can be fleeting. EspeciallyContinue reading “Hope In God”

Massah and Meribah

Do you ever wonder if God has left you? Do you wonder if he has forgotten about you? When you are experiencing difficult times, do you question God? Are there times when you feel like screaming out of frustration? Is it in those moments that you question God? When we are going through difficult times,Continue reading “Massah and Meribah”

Accept Life

Have you been lied to? Have you been told a half-truth? How did you find out it was a lie or half-truth? How did you feel when you discovered it? Did you feel betrayed? Were you hurt? What did you do about it, if anything? Are you still dealing with the aftereffects of it? BeingContinue reading “Accept Life”

Mourning and Meekness

Are there things you are sorry for? Have you done things you wish you hadn’t? Have you faced persecution? Do you struggle to make ends meet? Do you feel as though you are invisible? Does it seem as though people walk on you? Are you seeking relief? Do you desire being noticed? We all haveContinue reading “Mourning and Meekness”

Baptism Emotions

Have you wished there was a sign that indicated the right person? Have you ever flown into an airport and had someone pick you up? Did you have search for the person giving you a ride? Did you mistakenly think the wrong vehicle was theirs? Did you become frustrated? Having flown more times for businessContinue reading “Baptism Emotions”

Trouble and Anguish

In times of trouble, we often desire help, even if we don’t ask for it directly. When we are in anguish, filled with sorrow, grief, depression, or frustration, we silently wish that someone would take it away. We may cry out in anger when in trouble or in anguish. Experiencing troubles, regardless of the type,Continue reading “Trouble and Anguish”

Lighten Your Load

We like for things to be right. We like for there to be fairness. We want to believe that God will make everything alright. But we often want it in our time and according to what we think is right. We don’t want to wait and we don’t always think God is paying attention toContinue reading “Lighten Your Load”

Afflictions Mold Us

How do you react when you are faced with some type of trouble? What is your reaction to a medical issue? How do you feel when someone shuns you? Do you get depressed when facing financial difficulties? Have you ever thought your troubles are molding you? Any type of trouble we face causes a reactionContinue reading “Afflictions Mold Us”

Wrongly Accused, Part 1

Have you ever been wrongly accused of something? Have you done something correctly but been accused of doing it wrong? How did you feel about that? Did you feel dejected? Did you feel abandoned by God? Did it all work out in the end? Did you praise God? Being wrongly accused of something can causeContinue reading “Wrongly Accused, Part 1”

Peace of Jesus

Are you tired of always feeling anxious? Do you worry about almost everything? Do wish the chaos of the world would stop? Do want things to calm down? Does the busyness drain you? Are you tired of being tired? Would you love to have some peace? The upheaval in our world can cause us greatContinue reading “Peace of Jesus”