Life’s Challenges
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We have a Savior who knows our struggles and knows our pain, and he will give us the strength to persevere and trust his will for us.

The reality you will never know
Have you ever heard someone who is going through a tough time say, “What do people do who don’t have Jesus in their lives?”…

Do something!
Psychologists, substance abuse counselors, and social workers have a last-ditch strategy when helping someone out of destructive behaviors seems to have hit a brick…

Wrestling with the devil
“Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to…

We’re not alone while we wait
It all started at Christmas. My husband and I were in church and the pastor shared how King Ahaz was told, “Therefore the Lord…

Are there idols in your life?
Recently I’ve been reading through and teaching parts of the Old Testament. It’s easy to throw our Old Testament ancestors under the bus. Bowing…

This is only a test
The Israelites and their great leader Joshua had conquered the central portion of the land of Canaan. But they didn’t finish the job. The…

The best way to begin your day
Each morning our bodies instinctively strive for harmony. Psychologists call this homeostasis, or equilibrium. For example, if we wake up tired, we reach for…

Worth the pain
Last week lots of people were putting their 2019 recap on social media. When I think of 2019, a C.S. Lewis quote comes to…

Audience to the King
It will break a king’s heart if there is an injustice within his kingdom that he doesn’t know about. King David knew that. He…

What do you mean “repentance”?
Contrary to what a lot of people think, it is not their sins that threaten to put them in hell forever. It is their…

Do not be afraid!
Do not be afraid! Mary, you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a Son, and you will name…

Diversify
These are great days for the concept of diversity. Universities offer diversity studies. Consulting firms provide facilitators who provide diversity training for executives and…