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”

Build Your Faith

How easily do you trust? Is your starting point to trust people until they prove they are untrustworthy? Or is your starting point to be skeptical until someone proves they are trustworthy? Have you done something that sounded crazy because your trusted the person who told you to do it? Trust can be tricky. WeContinue reading “Build Your Faith”

Doubt and Faith

Do you believe in things you cannot see? Do you find it hard to believe in something if you have no proof? Do you trust in someone you have never met? Do you trust they have your best interest at heart? How does your belief and trust affect your hope? Believing and trusting in someoneContinue reading “Doubt and Faith”

In Pursuit

What are you pursuing? Are you pursuing a better career? Are you pursuing a lifelong companion? Are you pursuing higher education? Are you pursuing retirement? Or are you merely getting by? Are you just hanging for one more day? Have you contemplated your situation? We pursue a wide variety of things throughout our lifetimes. WeContinue reading “In Pursuit”

Ask for Wisdom

Do you think there have always been wise people? How many do you believe are wise today? Do you count yourself among them? Have you considered what it takes to be wise? How long do you think wisdom has been around? How is it acquired? Is it passed down from one generation to another? Yesterday,Continue reading “Ask for Wisdom”

Who to Trust

Where do we put our trust? What do we trust in? Who do we trust in? Are there consequences if we put our trust in the wrong person or wrong things? We have “In God We Trust” on our money, but to we really? Or are we trusting in ourselves or someone else? Trust canContinue reading “Who to Trust”

God Is Our Hope

Are you being persecuted for your faith? Have you been persecuted in the past? Do you know someone who is or was persecuted? Are there people who seek your downfall? Are you facing an uphill battle to recover from a bad situation? Who have you turned to for help? Many of us have faced persecutionContinue reading “God Is Our Hope”

God is Your Salvation

Do you trust anyone to the point that you have no fear? Is there someone who you believe can handle every situation? Are you completely unafraid in their presence? Do you believe in their strength? Do you believe they can save you no matter what may happen? There are some people we believe are invincible.Continue reading “God is Your Salvation”

Way of Peace

What is your viewpoint of peace? Is it the absence of an argument, chaos, fighting, or war? Or is it more than that? Is peace something you strive for? Do you work to obtain not only peace with others but an inner peace for yourself? Many people have many different viewpoints of peace. Those inContinue reading “Way of Peace”

Birth Pangs

Are you worried about the state of our world? Are you concerned there are two wars ongoing simultaneously? Are you worried about the state of our nation? Are you concerned with the continued hateful language being spewed by anyone who has a disagreement with another? If you are like me, you hear and participate inContinue reading “Birth Pangs”