Growing up, I watched a TV show called Wild Kingdom, which gave me insight into the jungles and wildlife in other countries. Without fail, every show about lions chasing after their prey made everyone stop to watch. While we didn’t …
Have you ever had those days when you felt you couldn’t take one more step? It could be one more time you have to clean up after your kids. Or it could be one more time you have to deal …
When Naomi left Bethlehem with her husband and two sons, she was a blessed wife and mother. She returned back years later as a widow without any family except a Moabite daughter-in-law. Those who knew Naomi before were shocked at …
Have you ever had a plan B just in case your plan A fails? But what happens when plans C, D, and E fail as well? We can get caught up in our own plans—to be married, to have children, …
When we’ve done everything we know to do in the Lord, it’s time to just stand firm in our faith. We’ve prayed consistently, served God’s people, studied the Scriptures, and shared our faith, among other things. Yet the waves of …
The Lord told Abraham that Sarah would have a child within a year of His visit. Sarah overheard the conversation and laughed to herself at the thought of being an elderly mother. When she laughed, God asked Abraham, “Is anything …
Have you been praying for someone for a very long time? It could be for their salvation or their need for a changed heart. Perhaps they struggle with alcoholism, drug abuse, and/or mental illness. Or maybe we are praying for …
Have you ever been in a valley of despair? Our disappointments, regrets, and unmet expectations reside in the valley. Sometimes it takes a while to climb out of it and we can find ourselves getting tired of the journey. The …
Have you ever asked God to take something away repeatedly with no results? It could be a physical illness, an emotional imbalance, or a spiritual drought. Regardless of how you plead with God, there’s been no change. Sometimes we can …
Waiting isn’t much fun for most of us. We don’t like to wait in line, in traffic, or for dinner. Yet waiting is a part of life, and it’s especially a part of our Christian journey. The waiting period is …
