“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 NIV). Life is composed of starts and stops.When I took a couple guys from our staff for a hike one day, I noticed that we had both starts and stops along the way. We stopped to look at something on the side of... Continue Reading →
God Wants to Make the Bitter in Your Life Better
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV). We’re all broken people. We’re all imperfect. Sometimes we hurt each other intentionally or unintentionally. Life isn’t fair. Innocent people suffer. Everyone has experienced unfair or prejudicial treatment in... Continue Reading →
Life Is All About Relationships
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13 NIV). Contentment does not come naturally to human beings. By nature, we are restless sheep. Yet we can... Continue Reading →
You Don’t Have to Prove Your Worth
“Can a mother forget her little child and not have love for her own son? Yet even if that should be, I will not forget you. See, I have tattooed your name upon my palm” (Isaiah 49:15-16 TLB). When you find yourself stuck in overwork, you need to remember your value to God.This is the exact... Continue Reading →
Trust Jesus for One Day at a Time
Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34 NCV). Hurry creates worry. Matthew 6:34 says, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (NCV).There are two days you should never worry about: yesterday and... Continue Reading →
Don’t Worry: God Is God, and You Are Not
“'Do not be worried and upset,’ Jesus told them. ‘Believe in God and believe also in me’” (John 14:1 GNT). You don’t have to go the rest of your life in constant worry, being uptight, having your stomach in a knot, or feeling tense. Anything that’s learned can be unlearned. So let’s start unlearning worry!God has... Continue Reading →
Five Reasons Worry Is Worthless
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26 NIV). The best thing to do when you start to worry is pray. Prayer has power! It has the power to... Continue Reading →
God Is There in Your Darkest Valley
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NLT). What things are you worried about? The economy? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future? You can find lots of... Continue Reading →
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