“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3 NLT) Many of us have had losses caused by divorce, death, and disappointments of many kinds that have left our hearts and lives in shambles. The ruins left in the wake of tragedies can leave us reeling, often wondering where God is and if we’llContinue reading “Grace in the Ruins”
Tag Archives: disappointment
Who Failed?
“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” (Hebrews 12:15 NLT) Have you ever been disappointed by someone? Life is sometimes disappointing and can leave scars that can take many years toContinue reading “Who Failed?”
The Church’s Role in Society
“He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So He is first in everything.” (Colossians 1:17-18 NLT) There has never been an age of civilization over which theContinue reading “The Church’s Role in Society”
When We’re Not Aware
“She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, be she didn’t recognize Him.” (John 20:14 NLT) When I was in high school my friend and I attended a presentation at a school we’d never been to, just walking along talking as we made our way to the front doors. As weContinue reading “When We’re Not Aware”
Failure Doesn’t Have to Be Final
“Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me – now let me rejoice. Don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt. Create in me a clean heart, O God.Continue reading “Failure Doesn’t Have to Be Final”
When You Can’t See Through the Fog
“For the Lord God is our sun and shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in You.” (Psalm 84:11-12 NLT) One of the most difficult and scary environments in whichContinue reading “When You Can’t See Through the Fog”
The Value of Prayer
“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” (Matthew 21:22 NLT) Have you ever prayed earnestly and in line with what you believed to be God’s will, yet it wasn’t answered like you desired? I certainly have. I begged God to save my marriage. God hates divorce and marriageContinue reading “The Value of Prayer”
Who Was Demas?
“Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica…” (2 Timothy 4:10a NLT) Have you ever had someone close to you, someone you trusted, betray you? It’s a sickening, gut-wrenching experience. I can only imagine how Paul felt when Demas left him. We don’t know a lotContinue reading “Who Was Demas?”
When the Well Seems Dry
“Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.” (Genesis 21:19 NLT) Do you ever get discouraged? If not, you’re certainly the exception. Discouragement, disappointment, emotional ups and downs are a part of life – yes, even life inContinue reading “When the Well Seems Dry”
When Fear Is Good
“’Don’t be afraid,’ Moses answered them, ‘for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of Him will keep you from sinning.’” (Exodus 20:20 NLT) Hundreds of times throughout the Bible we’re told to “fear not” or “don’t be afraid,” yet isn’t fear healthy on some levels? When IContinue reading “When Fear Is Good”
Walking With Jesus 