God Will Do It!

We live in a world today where everyone is in need of something. The poor say that they need money so that they can be happy. The wealthy say that they need peace of mind, so they might be happy. And those in between have a list of things they need to be happy. The … Continue reading God Will Do It!

Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change

When you are going through difficulty, that difficulty can seem to take on a life of its own; it can consume your thoughts for every waking moment of the day. You focus your energies on change, but change is in short supply. What do you do?We like to feel that we are in control and … Continue reading Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change

When Compassion Brings Change

We live in uncertain  times and deal with a multitude of issues that those who went before us can even imagine. There is political unrest, uncertainty in the workplace and discord in the family. When we find ourselves amid these situations,  we long for a place of peace and solitude. Where can we find peace? … Continue reading When Compassion Brings Change

God: My Help

We all face the difficulties of life; they are not limited to the poor and needy. Even in the affluent circles of society, difficulties exist. What do we do? We go to our source: our help comes from God. Isaiah 41:10 NLTDon’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am … Continue reading God: My Help

Be Encouraged!

What do we do when we find ourselves in a difficult situation? What happens when the circumstances in our lives make us feel that all hope is gone? Sometimes, it feels that life is difficult, and we have no hope for the future. There is a conflict in our hearts because we love the Lord, … Continue reading Be Encouraged!

Living with Hope

 Hope is an essential element in the walk of faith. Romans 5:5 AMP says, “Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 4:18 NLT Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing … Continue reading Living with Hope

 Strengthened and Encouraged!

What do you do when you are discouraged? I have found that in those times, you cannot depend on others. You must go to God and find the strength you need in Him. When David was discouraged in 1 Samuel 30, verse 6 says:  But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God. Psalm 27:13-14 AMPI would … Continue reading  Strengthened and Encouraged!

Hope in God

There is no way to embrace the message of the Advent Season without hope. These people of faith in the Bible lived with hope in God.  How can we do less? We also need to live with hope in God. Romans 15:13 NLT  I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely … Continue reading Hope in God

In His Presence

Children usually love to spend time with their parents. They will play with you and talk with you but there is something about going home with mommy and daddy. Where love exists, there is joy in the presence of that individual. We have someone who loves us so dearly that He laid down His life … Continue reading In His Presence

Trusting in the Promises of God

We saw that David expressed his hope in God.  His hope was based on the faithfulness of God. We too can home in the Lord our God. Isaiah 40:31 AMP But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]Will gain new strength and renew their power;They will lift up their wings [and rise … Continue reading Trusting in the Promises of God