The Antidote for Disappointment
We live in a world full of people who make mistakes, including ourselves. We disappoint others, and they disappoint us. And sometimes it’s our circumstances that bring the disappointment. Disappointment has a way of nagging at our hearts and minds. But how do we...
Praise Him in the Storm
When times are tough, often the last thing we want to do is praise God. Our human nature would much prefer to worry, complain, cry and moan about our circumstances. As I write this, we are on day two of Hurricane Harvey. I’ll be honest, nothing in me feels like...
Is Trusting God Difficult for You?
We all know that trust is not something that is built overnight. Trust is something that is earned. We also know that in order to trust someone we must spend time with them. The same is true with our relationship with God. Unless we are spending time and getting to...
Finding Hope In the Darkness
I was not raised in a church-going home. I think my parents believed in God, but He was not a regular part of their lives or ours. As far as I can remember, I don’t recall feeling a need for God at a young age. My basic needs were met even though our home life was far...