Forgiveness brings freedom, a gift the Lord wants to give anyone struggling with forgiving another person. Sometimes, struggles leave us deeply hurt, even if it isn’t our fault. These may include a relationship problem, false accusations, or physical or emotional abuse. These can be the source of the root of bitterness in our hearts. The …
Our life is in God’s hands, which is comforting when we are experiencing the trials of life. As we journey through life on earth, many twists and turns come on us unexpectedly. My grandmother suffered from cancer when I was seven years old, but she was always in the Lord’s hands through this time. We …
God uses life to refine us as we walk through our time on earth. When life is going well, we focus on things that may not be all that important. The Lord uses trials to recalibrate our minds and hearts as they occur. When I am undergoing emotional or physical difficulty, the little things in …
Overcoming guilt can be an ongoing battle if we don’t resolve its root cause. I can feel guilty for several reasons, and what I did may have happened or been years ago. I believe if we are honest, we all have felt guilty at some point. A person I went to high school with was …
Grieving over a loved one is an experience that, sooner or later, we all go through. We grieve because of our love for another person. My father died after a brief illness and left a huge heart hole. To help me overcome my grief, I spent the next five months meditating on the Psalms. Then …
The older I become, the more I realize that life is a journey and trials refine us no matter where we are. The Bible tells us that God plans out each day of our fantastic adventure on this earth. Yes, the God of the universe, who is all-knowing and powerful, has plans for each of …
Blessing our children is one of the most important ways we can impact our children on an ongoing basis. Children and adults must be nurtured, encouraged, and cared for to become the people God wants them to be. There may be someone in your life the Lord is placing on your heart who needs to …
God gives unexpected gifts. This is the very heart of God. One of my friends, as an adult, continued to drift away from the Lord. From an outsider looking in, he appeared impossible to reach. Then one day, God revealed Himself supernaturally and drew him to faith. It was an unexpected gift that changed his …
The kindness of God is so immense it is hard to describe. God’s kindness is transformational because it changes things. His compassion redeems, forgives, makes people whole, and gives us eternal life. When we surrender to Him and place our faith in Jesus as our Savior, He takes residence in our hearts. As we put …
The power of reconciliation has saved relationships from further conflict or nations waging war. The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. [1] There is no greater reconciliation in the history of the world than when Jesus died for …