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 …
When blessings come in raindrops is the storyline in the song “Blessings – Laura’s Story.” Laura Elvington wrote the song, explaining how blessings often come in hard times. Perhaps you have experienced a similar blessing during life’s rough seas. In our Bible story, Leah had several healthy children but felt unloved by her husband, Jacob. …
Trusting in God’s timing is a theme throughout the Scriptures. Abraham and Sarah had to wait twenty-five years for their son Isaac to be born. The people of the Old Testament waited for the coming of the Messiah. David waited fifteen years to become king of Israel. As our lives unfold, we spend a fair …
Overcome jealousy with thanks. You may not have thought of this strategy, yet it is effective. There is a remedy to jealousy. Leah and Rachael had married the same man, and Rachel was jealous because Leah had children and she did not. Genesis 31:1When Rachel saw that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she …
Look to God and not circumstances. This is a lesson the Lord would like us to learn. With all that is happening worldwide, many people are having difficulty coping. You may be in a situation that seems like it will never end as you look down at your problem. There are times when we feel …