God never promised us this life would be easy, but He does promise this: He is bigger than any storm we face in this world. And He’s always working for our good, even in the places where we can’t see, even in the circumstances that we don’t fully understand. He is with us, right in the midst of all we walk through. Our storms might look different in this life, but they all have the opportunity … [Read more...] about 9 Prayers of Hope for When You’re Going Through the Storm
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A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
Often in times of greatest need, we may find ourselves giving way to the stress and strain by battling one another, and forgetting who the real enemy is. Harsh words spoken, friendships broken; we choose sides and draw lines. Feelings get hurt. Betrayal runs deep. It gets harder to forgive and keep moving forward. And sometimes we get stuck, right there in the muddy mess of it all. Yet it’s in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Unity in Our Nation: 10 Verses for Standing Strong Together
Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard
There’s a thief in this world. He's cunning and evil, deceitful and cruel. And he’s on the prowl. Maybe hot on your trail, even today. His one mission is simply this - “to steal, kill, and destroy…” John 10:10 Don’t let him steal your Christmas. He’ll try, you know. You may not even realize it until it’s too late. Distractions. Busyness. Resentments. Media hype. The quest for more … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard
That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket
(A Guest Post by Jason Soroski) This week A Charlie Brown Christmas aired on national prime time television for the 5oth time. In a world where the latest greatest technology is outdated in a matter of months, and social media trends come and go in a matter of days, 50 years of anything becomes quite meaningful. I am a fan of all things nostalgic and all things Christmas, and so when the two … [Read more...] about That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket
For the One Who Feels Alone: Hope from the God Who Sees
Whether we realize it or not, we rub shoulders every day with people who are desperate, hurting, or lonely. Sometimes we notice, but many times we don’t. We might be too busy, preoccupied, or overwhelmed ourselves. And honestly, many days, “we” are those people...the desperate, the hurting, the lonely. Just needing someone to notice. To take time. We may never truly know what those who … [Read more...] about For the One Who Feels Alone: Hope from the God Who Sees
20 Verses of Rest and Peace for Your Summer
I love the months of summer and most times, am not ready for them to end. You may relate too. Time away with family and friends…laid back days…staying up late…catching up on things we’ve wanted to do all year…a much-needed break from the busy lives that we so often lead. But as much as we love the days of summer, fun vacations, and the times that rest and relaxation with those we love can bring, … [Read more...] about 20 Verses of Rest and Peace for Your Summer