My friend asked this question at our women's Bible study, and some shook heads of no, others sat unsure and thinking. Is it a sin to not like someone? We had just read how the first word … [Read more...]
Keeping Faith During a Job Loss
My husband might be losing his job, and since we live on one income that has us concerned. But we feel hopeful, maybe even a little encouraged, and I'll tell you why. First, some … [Read more...]
Afraid to Share Your Faith with Others?
This is one of those questions we don’t always ask aloud, but we might think it right after leaving a conversation. A conversation where we could’ve shared encouraging words from scripture but … [Read more...]
Can’t Stop Gossiping? 5 Steps that Can Help Your Heart
Gossip tempts me. I don’t know why, but it does. I’ve wondered many times how to stop gossiping or listening to others gossip, but until I turned to God for the answer, it only eluded me. The Lord … [Read more...]
Growing Pains of an Impatient Person
It turns out "patience" isn't just a word my grandmom used on me when I was a teenager. It is a blessing to have, and for the more impatient among us, it is often an unspoken desire of the … [Read more...]
Dealing with Temptation in Faith
I used to follow the world's way. Listening to bad advice. Following the scent of sin and greed. Why was it appealing? Seems that's the point. Dealing with temptation wasn't meant … [Read more...]
Wanting Things… or Wanting God?
With all the holiday ads popping up everywhere, I somehow feel reminded of a time when things--or should I say the love of things--ruled my life. What a relief to be over it. What a relief to be … [Read more...]
Can We Trust God? 4 Signs You’re Struggling and 12 Bible Verses that Can Help
Post updated 8/7/16 How far will you go to make your dreams come true? That is the tagline of a movie we watched last night, and by the use of the word "make," we might smell trouble brewing. … [Read more...]
The Things We Never Know
We thank God for all the goodness we have in life. We remember when He answered that prayer for mom's health, guided our steps toward the right job, kept us strong when we struggled with faith and … [Read more...]
Struggling with Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when we've been hurt to the core. At some point in life we all struggle to forgive, but hanging on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge only cause … [Read more...]