Tag: hope

How We Know When We’re Done

For we do not want you to be unaware, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life; indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves –… Read More

Seek First Project: Prayer is More Powerful Than Terrorism (Day 6)

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. – 1 Peter 3:14   The state of the world is a scary… Read More

How Jesus is Our Sam

At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished,… Read More

Top 5 Questions Asked by People Who Are Hurting

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. – Jeremiah 29:13 I hear them every day. Heck, most days I’m asking these questions myself! Yes, you read that right… most days. I’m sure you’ve realized by… Read More

When You Feel Like Giving Up

Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a… Read More

Seeking the Light of God’s Comforter – When Challenges Dim Our View (A Review)

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever – John 14:16 My friend, Lynn has a beautiful new book out. Oh, it’s simply stunning. As soon as… Read More

Stuck on Friday (Part 2)

(If you didn’t read Part 1 of Stuck on Friday, please click here to do that before reading today’s post!) The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for… Read More

Stuck on Friday (Part 1)

And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the entrance… Read More

What God Does with Stones

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. – Ezekiel 36:26 Take this stone… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Have To Do With Easter?

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” – Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 I have seen the book of Ecclesiastes used as a tool by atheists,… Read More