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”
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Evil Will Be Defeated
Have you ever tried to view the world through God’s eyes? Have you taken a step back to see the bigger picture? Have you tried to think as God thinks when he looks at this world? Have you concluded the world is not worth saving? Would you simply give up on it? Seeing the worldContinue reading “Evil Will Be Defeated”
Sarcasm and Truth
Do you ever speak facetiously? Do you use sarcasm? Do you use them to make a point, to show there is an obvious answer? Have you heard others do so? Did you wake you up? Did you have an ah-ha moment when you heard it? Have you considered that God does so? We sometimes sayContinue reading “Sarcasm and Truth”
Consuming Fire
How are things going? Are you doing well? Does it feel like you are holding on by a thread? Are you searching for solid ground to stand on? Do you wonder when your struggles will end? What is your perception of God? Do you view him as a genie in a bottle? Are you inContinue reading “Consuming Fire”
Restoration
Have you seen someone’s face shine? Have you seen the glow a pregnant woman has? Have you seen the eyes of someone light up when they see you? Have you noticed the look of a proud parent? Have you had one of looks from someone restore you? Seeing someone’s face light up is a joy.Continue reading “Restoration”
Cry Out to God
How does grief affect you? Have you experienced the deep grief from the loss of a loved one? Have you cried many tears on many different days? Has your soul been shaken by the loss? Have you experienced a loss of energy or physical pains in your grief? Grief is experienced in many ways beContinue reading “Cry Out to God”
Produce Good Fruit
How hard do you lean into God’s patience and his willingness to forgive? Do you intentionally do things you know you shouldn’t because you know you can ask for forgiveness later? Are you willing to continue to test God’s patience? Or will you give up your sin forever? We all have a favorite sin (orContinue reading “Produce Good Fruit”
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”
Light in Darkness
Have you ever been in complete darkness? Have you been in darkness that was so dark you could not see your hand even though it was touching your nose? Have you been in a dark place emotionally? Have you been severely depressed? Have you seen the light? I can remember being in a jungle inContinue reading “Light in Darkness”
Redeemed
Where do you find refuge? Where do you go when everything goes wrong? Who do you seek solace from when it seems you have nowhere to turn? Who do you go to for advice when your world comes crashing down? Who do you turn to for the day-to-day disappointments? We all experience disappointments. Sometimes, itContinue reading “Redeemed”
Marty Pressey 