Your relationship with God affects others. This statement is just as accurate today as it was in the days of people in the Bible. As my relationship with the Lord grows, He opens my eyes to begin to see people more as He sees them. I was visiting an older faithful believer whose health is …
When I want to give up, I need to humble myself and ask the Lord to help me to keep going. In God’s mercy, He is always there helping me to do what He has asked me. As we go through life, there are many times it would be easier to give up and stop. …
Knowing God sees me and my situation is comforting, especially when life is not going well. You may be experiencing a difficult time in your life, and the Lord wants you to know He loves you and cares for you. The Lord also saw you before you were born. Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I …
I have a friend who has a gift for building up others. Each time I see him, I know he will have words of encouragement for me—what a role model for any of us. We can follow this to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have someone like that in your …
Do I share or remain silent? This is a struggle for all of us. Am I making it better or worse in what I say or do? This question has words of wisdom I received years ago from a wise man. I have often questioned myself on how much I shared. There were times I …
Feeling unloved can be traumatizing for adults and even more so for children. Something about being loved makes us feel secure in who we are. A child that grows up feeling unconditional love often repeats the same type of love for their children. It also makes it easier for someone to connect to the Lord …
What do I do when I struggle with jealousy? Jealousy is a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or something you want. [1] In our story, Joseph’s older brothers are jealous because he is loved more by his father, Jacob. Also, Joseph received two dreams from the Lord that put him in …
It is difficult when we struggle to be heard. But most of us will face this at different times in our lives. You may have experienced a child putting the palm of their hand on each side of your face as they talk to you, ensuring you have their full attention. Children, teens, and adults …
The blessings of loving children equally can be difficult at times, but with God’s help, you can. I grew up in a large family, yet my parents treated us equally. I always felt loved, and no one in the family received more than the next. As a parent of three grown children, my wife and …
Dreams from God are a unique way the Lord chooses to communicate with people. Although the Lord speaks to us primarily through His Word and the Holy Spirit, dreams from God are not uncommon. Every person experiences dreams during their lifetime. Some people can remember their dreams in detail, while others may not be able …